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R510 JSC

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,640 mi
Last recorded42,640 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 JSC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,640 miles

(1.2.4b)The nearside front driving dipped beam headlamp light output and image break point are poor

(2.4G.1)The offside front suspension arm has surface corrosion present

(2.5A.1c)The offside and the nearside front wheel bearings have slight noise present

(2.5B.1a)The offside front suspension ball joint has slight free play present

(3.5.1h)The front service brake discs faces are worn and burned

(4.1D.1)The offside front tyre inner shoulder worn close to the legal limit

(5.1B.6)The offside front seat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer outer casing is excessively corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2008 42,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

(1.2.4b)The nearside front driving dipped beam headlamp light output and image break point are poor

(2.4G.1)The offside front suspension arm has surface corrosion present

(2.5A.1c)The offside and the nearside front wheel bearings have slight noise present

(2.5B.1a)The offside front suspension ball joint has slight free play present

(3.5.1h)The front service brake discs faces are worn and burned

(4.1D.1)The offside front tyre inner shoulder worn close to the legal limit

(5.1B.6)The offside front seat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer outer casing is excessively corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,631 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 37,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,833 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,154 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 29,152 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R510 JSC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R510 JSC, 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 R510 JSC registered?

R510 JSC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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