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R839 SLN

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,746 mi
Last recorded107,746 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 SLN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 107,746 miles

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

both front/rear subframes very rusty

both rear brake discs slight corrosion

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2013 107,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front/rear subframes very rusty

both rear brake discs slight corrosion

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2012 100,357 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 93,850 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 93,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 88,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 88,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 80,559 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 80,559 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 71,580 miles

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

catalyst noisy

Pass 20 Oct 2006 64,583 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 64,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s head light pattern poor.suspension low.n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge and on limits.o/s/r tyre on limits.

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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R839 SLN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R839 SLN, 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 R839 SLN registered?

R839 SLN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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