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R807 WLP

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

60,913 mi
Last recorded60,913 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 WLP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,913 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,785 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,075 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 144,929 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed front + rear (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,925 miles

suspension is low on the nearside front and rear

Fail 18 Jul 2016 59,925 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

suspension is low on the nearside front and rear

Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,197 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 57,178 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 57,177 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,267 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 56,266 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,282 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 55,282 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,059 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,102 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 51,102 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,975 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 47,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 46,431 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 44,843 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 44,842 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 41,809 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 41,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R807 WLP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R807 WLP, 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 R807 WLP registered?

R807 WLP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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