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R410 DCL

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,869 mi
Last recorded56,869 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 DCL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 56,869 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 56,869 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 56,857 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 56,854 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 56,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner part of discs very rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wearing and inner side wall starting to crack possible pressure low at one time. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 56,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall bulges, 215/40 zr 16 86w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner part of discs very rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wearing and inner side wall starting to crack possible pressure low at one time. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 54,840 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2017 53,919 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing damaged (5.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 53,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

rear silencer getting weak

Fail 5 May 2016 53,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

rear silencer getting weak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 52,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

cover on n/s seat belt stalk samaged

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,141 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wiper mechanism very noisy

Fail 28 May 2013 52,120 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wiper mechanism very noisy

Pass 8 May 2012 51,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,153 miles

as previous 360464407020

Fail 4 Jan 2007 47,119 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S S/BELT CATCH HOUSING MISSING. †REAR SILENCER CORRODED. †N/S TO O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE (N/S END) CORRODED. †O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED. †N/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED. †

Pass 4 Jan 2006 44,235 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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R410 DCL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R410 DCL, 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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R410 DCL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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