MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,467 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (2.4.G.1)
BOTH FRONT HUBS & WISHBONES corroded but not seriously weakened
COOLANT LEAK
REAR BRAKE PIPES DETERIORATED
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 BRAKE DISC (3.5.1i)
Emissions not tested COOLANT LEAK - ENGINE OVERHEATING (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG (5.4.2)
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (2.4.G.1)
BOTH FRONT HUBS & WISHBONES corroded but not seriously weakened
COOLANT LEAK
REAR BRAKE PIPES DETERIORATED
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 BRAKE DISC (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
suspension low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
suspension low
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front indicators fayded †outer cills corroded †underbody corroded †oil leaks †rear brake disc corroded †borderline play to o/s bottom ball joint †exhaust system corroded †o/s/r tyre wearing low
corrosion on rear metal pipes
front tyres worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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R474 JCW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R474 JCW, 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 R474 JCW registered?
R474 JCW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 January 1998.
Is R474 JCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R474 JCW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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