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R456 WBL

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

52,098 mi
Last recorded52,098 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 WBL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 52,098 miles

Nearside seat belt slow to return to inertia....

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area.... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 52,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened severly corroded through.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside seat belt slow to return to inertia....

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area.... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 51,936 miles

General under body surface corrosion

Nearside seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 27 Mar 2019 51,928 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

General under body surface corrosion

Nearside seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 17 Apr 2018 51,518 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,853 miles

Offside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output inner lens (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,443 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Mar 2016 50,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,779 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 45,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2013 45,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2012 41,775 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 39,290 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 39,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 38,634 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,634 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,255 miles

NSF tyre wearing inner shoulder.

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 37,255 miles

NSF tyre wearing inner shoulder.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,189 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,535 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 24,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,013 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 19,256 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 19,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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R456 WBL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R456 WBL, 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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R456 WBL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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