MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear driveshaft gaitor split
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight play in steering rack
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
near side sun visor dosen't close
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
near side sun visor dosen't close
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R802 SLA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 R802 SLA, 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 R802 SLA registered?
R802 SLA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 January 1998.
Is R802 SLA safe to buy?
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