MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,003 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
airbag light on perm
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s front h/light sligtly poor image
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s front h/light sligtly poor image
Emissions not tested (7.0)
SRS Light on
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
SRS light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
SRS light on dash
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R541 JPA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R541 JPA, 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 R541 JPA registered?
R541 JPA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 April 1998.
Is R541 JPA safe to buy?
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