MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust corroded and deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in windscreen wiper mechanism
corrosion started on the o/s/r brake pipe
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to underside of the vehicle
n/s/r lamps dip when n/s/r indicator is operating
n/s/r outer brake pad wearing low // slight damage to the n/s/r outer brake pad // corrosion to the inboard side of the n/s/r brake disc
possible slow puncture to the o/s/r tyre
slight free play to the o/s/r suspension
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion started on the o/s/r brake pipe
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to underside of the vehicle
n/s/r brake caliper arm does not return fully to its rest position; when operating the handbrake
n/s/r lamps dip when n/s/r indicator is operating
n/s/r outer brake pad wearing low // slight damage to the n/s/r outer brake pad // corrosion to the inboard side of the n/s/r brake disc
possible slow puncture to the o/s/r tyre
slight free play to the o/s/r suspension
footbrake and handbrake not locking out on o/s/r
front inner brake pads look low
n/s/r inner brake pad looks low
o/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face
both front shockers lower bushes worn
front pads look low and disc worn
metal brake pipes starting to corrod
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
rear pads look low and rear disc inner faces poor condition
slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
corrosion to the brake pipe on the left hand side of the rear bulkhead
free play and knocking to the o/s/f wheel when braking
heavy wear and corrosion to the inner braking surface of the front brake discs
uneven wear to the o/s/f inner tyre tread
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R52 ODG is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R52 ODG, 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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R52 ODG is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 March 1998.
Is R52 ODG safe to buy?
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