MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,464 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Airbag light on
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Airbag light on
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all four tyres worn on inner edge
front brake discs in poor condition
rear brake discs in poor condition
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
battery insecure
srs light on
sun visor loose
windscreen chipped
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R478 MNR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R478 MNR, 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 R478 MNR registered?
R478 MNR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 February 1998.
Is R478 MNR safe to buy?
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