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R395 ECP

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,451 mi
Last recorded97,451 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 ECP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 97,451 miles

headlights have poor output

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,027 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING

Pass 21 Apr 2011 86,480 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 86,480 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 80,900 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 80,900 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 80,895 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 77,684 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 70,590 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 70,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 66,496 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 66,496 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 58,900 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 58,900 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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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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R395 ECP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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