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R422 KBD

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,400 mi
Last recorded80,400 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 KBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,400 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer sill in middle corroded

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

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

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount frame corroded (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Outer sill corroded in middle

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near 'T' piece (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 80,389 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer sill in middle corroded

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

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

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount frame corroded (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Outer sill corroded in middle

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near 'T' piece (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,295 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 80,191 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,823 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 75,823 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,184 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 72,184 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,568 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 67,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs worn & corroded on inner face/

Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,521 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 63,495 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face/

Pass 17 Jul 2009 57,351 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,165 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces. front and rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 42,819 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 42,819 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 33,916 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 33,916 miles

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)

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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R422 KBD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R422 KBD, 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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R422 KBD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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