MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear coolant pipes are corroding
Offside Front Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front headlight slightly dull
offside front lower wishbone arm very rusty
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
slight play in offside front wheel bearing.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front lower wishbone arm rusty.
offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.
offside headlight slightly dull.
split and nail in offside rear tyre.
BAFFLES LOSE IN REAR SILENCER
COVERS FITTED TO ENGINE BAY
EXHAUST STRAP BROKEN AND MISSING ON REAR SILENCER
N/S SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN CLOSED POSITION
N/S/R INDICATOR SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED
O/S/F TYRE PERISHING ON SIDE WALLS
REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
BAFFLES LOSE IN REAR SILENCER
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL GETTING LOW
COVERS FITTED TO ENGINE BAY
EXHAUST STRAP BROKEN AND MISSING ON REAR SILENCER
N/S SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN CLOSED POSITION
N/S/R INDICATOR SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED
O/S/F TYRE PERISHING ON SIDE WALLS
REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
hand brake travel getting long
nearside front beam image poor
offside front wheel bearing slightly rough
rear brake discs slightly rusty
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
hand brake travel getting long
nearside front head light beam image poor
offside front wheel bearing slightly rough
rear brake discs slightly rusty
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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R487 EMJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R487 EMJ, 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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R487 EMJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 January 1998.
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