MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,410 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery lose
Clutch pedal rubber worn
Near side beam image poor
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Off side front tyre worn low on inner edge
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in near side inner tie rod
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Battery lose
Clutch pedal rubber worn
Near side beam image poor
Off side front tyre worn low on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in near side inner tie rod
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Damage to both sill lenghts
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
rear inner disc faces rusty and pitted
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake discs pitted and worn inside faces
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s sun visor retainer slightly weak
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s sun visor retainer slightly weak
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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R839 YBW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 YBW, 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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R839 YBW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 January 1998.
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