MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,451 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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headlights have poor output
oil leak
NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING SLIGHTLY
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT
SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING
ALTHOUGH VEHICLE HAS PAST EMMISION IT IS RUNNING ERRATICALLY FUTHER TUNING IS REQUIRED
HEADLAMP LENES HAVE BEEN POLISHED BUT STILL HAVE SLIGHTLY POOR PATTERN
unabel to test rear brake pipes due to beening coated in under seal
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
unabel to test rear brake pipes due to beening coated in under seal
AIR BAG LIGHT ON
ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT CAME ON AFTER EMISSION WAS TESTED
LAMDA SENSOR HAS TEMPORY CONECTORS
ONLY 50% UPPER BRAKE LIGHT WORKING
REAR EXHAUST CORRODED
SUSPENSION LOW
UNDER BODY HEAVLY SCHAULTZ
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AIR BAG LIGHT ON
NO BEAM PATTERNS
ONLY 50% OF UPPER BRAKE LIGHT WORKING
REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED
SUSPENSION LOW
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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R395 ECP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R395 ECP, 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 R395 ECP registered?
R395 ECP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 May 1998.
Is R395 ECP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R395 ECP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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