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R537 OGF

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

70,352 mi
Last recorded70,352 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 OGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 70,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bonnet stiff to open

coolant pipes corroded

corrosion to front floor pan both sides, both chassis rails, all suspension and steering components.

Fail 28 Nov 2015 70,352 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bonnet stiff to open

coolant pipes corroded

corrosion to front floor pan both sides, both chassis rails, all suspension and steering components.

Fail 14 Nov 2014 68,989 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advanced corrosion to offside front wing around side repeater

coolant pipes front to rear corroded

corrosion to front floor pan and inner rear sills

nearside and offside rear brake discs rusted reducing braking area - attention needed

offside beam image deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2014 68,989 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advanced corrosion to offside front wing around side repeater

coolant pipes front to rear corroded

corrosion to front floor pan and inner rear sills

nearside and offside rear brake discs rusted reducing braking area - attention needed

offside beam image deteriorating

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,034 miles

o/s/r track arm bent

Fail 5 Jul 2012 67,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r track arm bent

Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,618 miles

damage on rear exhaust box

front bumber cracked n/s

strong advice o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Apr 2011 66,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage on rear exhaust box

front bumber cracked n/s

strong advice o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,568 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,548 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 56,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 51,242 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 51,240 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 43,271 miles

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

slight bulge in the nearside rear tyre wall

Fail 6 Nov 2006 43,115 miles

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 engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust discs pitted almost to excess.

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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R537 OGF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green 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 R537 OGF, 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 R537 OGF registered?

R537 OGF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R537 OGF safe to buy?

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