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R431 PMJ

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,402 mi
Last recorded101,402 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 PMJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2012 101,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 93,475 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 31 Mar 2011 93,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 19 Mar 2010 88,361 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 88,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 87,164 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 82,215 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 82,198 miles

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

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

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

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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R431 PMJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R431 PMJ, 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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R431 PMJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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