MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion in various places underneath.
Gaiter on n/s front upper ball joint is split.
Metal brake pipe at n/s rear is corroding.
Oil on engine/gearbox.
Slight play in both rear upper ball joints.
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 Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Corrosion in various places underneath.
Gaiter on n/s front upper ball joint is split.
Metal brake pipe at n/s rear is corroding.
N/s rear disc is heavily corroded on the inner face.
Oil on engine/gearbox.
Slight play in both rear upper ball joints.
Corrosion on subframes
Gaiter on n/s top ball joint is split.
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)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion on subframes
Gaiter on n/s top ball joint is split.
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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear trailing arm bushes worn
Exhaust system corroded
Front brake pads very worn
N/S/F tyre close to the legal limit
Oil leak from vehicle
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R851 SLN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R851 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 R851 SLN registered?
R851 SLN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 January 1998.
Is R851 SLN safe to buy?
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