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R422 SVJ

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,441 mi
Last recorded61,441 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 SVJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 61,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 60,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front indicator damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2020 60,907 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 60,907 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 60,584 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 59,084 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 59,084 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 58,428 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 58,214 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,150 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 58,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 58,143 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,125 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,050 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,901 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 57,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,600 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 57,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 57,429 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 57,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 57,405 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,023 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 56,830 miles

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Fail 22 Jun 2006 56,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

emissions just pasted on idle engin lumpy on tickover

management light on

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 SVJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R422 SVJ, 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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What year was R422 SVJ registered?

R422 SVJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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