MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All suspension bushes cracked/perished, no excess play at test.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parkbrake efficiency only just made minimum requirements.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R15 89W (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
All suspension bushes cracked/perished, no excess play at test.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Parkbrake efficiency only just made minimum requirements.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parkbrake efficiency requirements only just met 18%
Play/wear in suspension bushes
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parkbrake efficiency requirements only just met 18%
Play/wear in suspension bushes
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R451 HUP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R451 HUP, 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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R451 HUP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 March 1998.
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