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R83 MSS

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

94,099 mi
Last recorded94,099 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 MSS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,099 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 94,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,955 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 86,892 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear inner sill holed and corroded (BOX SECTION) (6.1.B.2)

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)

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,397 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

various steering and suspension parts corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 84,389 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

various steering and suspension parts corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 84,371 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,216 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 82,197 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 80,789 miles

unable to inspect brake pipesw due to thick coating of grease

Pass 16 Jun 2009 78,004 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 77,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 71,746 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 71,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 66,475 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 66,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

drivers side front headlamp slack

drivers side rear engine heat shield fouling on suspension arm

Pass 24 Jan 2006 60,098 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 60,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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R83 MSS is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 R83 MSS, 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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R83 MSS is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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