MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,312 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust outer flexi cover in poor condition!
both headlamps just pass test, pattern is poor
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both headlamps just pass test, pattern is poor
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc's corroded
Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc's corroded
battery is insecure
clutch is worn and pedal is high
exhaust flexi joint is split and rattling slightly
o/s headlamp pattern is weak
radiator is corroded and deterioated recomend replacement asap
rear discs are slightly worn lipped and corroded
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R544 VLU is a 1998 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R544 VLU, 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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R544 VLU is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 1998.
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