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R811 JBD

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,298 mi
Last recorded62,298 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 JBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 62,298 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 62,195 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front to rear coolant pipes heavily corroded

suspension rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2022 61,940 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 61,555 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 61,534 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,428 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,067 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,720 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,127 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,301 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,702 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,878 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,002 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 54,002 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,206 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,403 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 49,464 miles

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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R811 JBD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R811 JBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R811 JBD registered?

R811 JBD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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