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R474 JCW

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,467 mi
Last recorded83,467 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 JCW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,467 miles

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 83,466 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,464 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,604 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 81,595 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,254 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 72,824 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 72,759 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 71,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 67,570 miles

corrosion on rear metal pipes

front tyres worn

Pass 10 Aug 2005 62,787 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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