MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
o/s front tyre worn on inner tread edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s front tyre worn on inner tread edge
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?
Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R581 MFG is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Grey 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 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 68,761 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R581 MFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R581 MFG registered?
R581 MFG is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R581 MFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R581 MFG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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