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R48 WLF

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

33,149 mi
Last recorded33,149 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 WLF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 33,149 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 May 2023 33,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 33,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 32,766 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 32,575 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 32,575 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 32,480 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 32,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 32,437 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

Fail 30 May 2017 32,437 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,430 miles

all brake discs corroded

suspension will soon require attention

Fail 22 Jun 2016 32,430 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs corroded

suspension will soon require attention

Pass 6 Aug 2015 32,426 miles

all brake discs corroded

suspension height will soon require attention

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,420 miles

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 32,356 miles

all four brake discs rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2012 32,338 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,338 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 32,082 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,034 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 32,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 31,917 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 31,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 31,754 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 31,676 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2006 30,767 miles

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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R48 WLF 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 72%.

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 R48 WLF, 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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R48 WLF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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