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R82 JBD

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,545 mi
Last recorded92,545 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 JBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 92,545 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 92,545 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,160 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 91,147 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 88,856 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 88,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,803 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 15 Jul 2016 83,687 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 83,687 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released also high level brake light (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,040 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 78,762 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,017 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 76,017 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 69,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering light is on dashboard

Fail 16 Jul 2012 68,879 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering light is on dashboard

Fail 16 Jul 2011 61,452 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 61,452 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,944 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 60,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 60,854 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,589 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 55,680 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 55,331 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2006 52,721 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 52,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 51,161 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing close to limits

slight play both top ball joints

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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R82 JBD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R82 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.

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R82 JBD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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