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R388 UAY

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,364 mi
Last recorded61,364 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 UAY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 61,364 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 61,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 60,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 59,630 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 59,630 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 58,765 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 57,222 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 55,772 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 53,657 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 53,657 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,047 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 52,045 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,034 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 49,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,260 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 47,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,418 miles

slight play offside rear top ball joint

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,043 miles

slight play offside rear top ball joint

Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,764 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 40,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,587 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 38,587 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,278 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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R388 UAY is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 67,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R388 UAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R388 UAY registered?

R388 UAY is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R388 UAY safe to buy?

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