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R3 JUW

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,360 mi
Last recorded74,360 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 JUW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 74,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 74,360 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 73,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 73,421 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,503 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

suspension low

Fail 8 Jan 2011 67,489 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

suspension low

Pass 9 Jan 2010 61,849 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2010 61,849 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 59,447 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 57,510 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 57,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 53,516 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jan 2007 53,516 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 50,122 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

suspension low

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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R3 JUW 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 R3 JUW, 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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R3 JUW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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