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R416 EDL

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,370 mi
Last recorded41,370 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 EDL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 41,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Fail 8 May 2019 41,370 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2018 41,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 40,917 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 40,375 miles

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

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 39,967 miles

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 39,106 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Fail 23 May 2014 39,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 31 May 2013 38,150 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 37,413 miles

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 35,253 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 35,253 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion to the inside of both front brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2009 35,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 35,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,977 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 2 Jan 2008 32,343 miles

offside rear brake hose ferrule rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,909 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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R416 EDL 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 76.5%.

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 R416 EDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R416 EDL registered?

R416 EDL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R416 EDL safe to buy?

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