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R829 KHR

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,157 mi
Last recorded135,157 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 KHR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 135,157 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH SIDES FRONT MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY LOW

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT & REAR (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES FRONT (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 135,157 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL & SILL TO FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL CLOSING PANLE (2.4.A.3)

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH SIDES FRONT MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY LOW

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT & REAR (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES FRONT (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 132,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AT REAR (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRON & REAR BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES INNER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 132,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing BROKEN (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened AT FRONT (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AT REAR (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRON & REAR BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES INNER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 127,217 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front head lights slightly deteriorated

off side front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 10 Aug 2015 127,217 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front head lights slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2014 122,555 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 122,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2013 118,227 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 118,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 113,585 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 113,524 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 111,271 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 111,271 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 109,638 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2009 105,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 105,328 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 52,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front lower shocker bushes have slight play

both sub-frame bushes slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside outersill slightly damaged

offside front anti roll drop link has a slight play

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside side repeator requires attention soon

Pass 7 Aug 2008 97,665 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside outersill slightly damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2007 87,292 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

footbrake performance on lower limit

front to rear metal pipe slightly corroded

nearside outersill slightly damaged

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 10 Aug 2007 87,231 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

footbrake performance on lower limit

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside outersill slightly damaged

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

offsiderear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2006 81,894 miles

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

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

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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R829 KHR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R829 KHR, 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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R829 KHR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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