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R838 JPA

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,506 mi
Last recorded92,506 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 JPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 92,506 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 92,502 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front provides insufficient fluid but offside washers does to clean whole screen

Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,324 miles

Nearside rear inner arch

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear inner arch

Fail 17 Oct 2022 92,323 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear inner arch

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear inner arch

Pass 12 Jul 2021 90,582 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 90,239 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Surface corrosion throughout exhaust

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Jun 2020 90,235 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Surface corrosion throughout exhaust

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Apr 2017 89,580 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,766 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 86,676 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,466 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 85,622 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 85,617 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,597 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 78,597 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,437 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 76,437 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 72,600 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,600 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 66,429 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 64,949 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 649,949 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R838 JPA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R838 JPA, 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 R838 JPA registered?

R838 JPA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R838 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R838 JPA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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