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R85 DNP

1998 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,130 mi
Last recorded69,130 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 DNP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 69,130 miles

Emissions co erratic

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 68,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 67,007 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

general age related corrosion on underside components

Pass 2 May 2018 66,420 miles

All brake discs very slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 66,420 miles

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

All brake discs very slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 65,949 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 64,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 64,124 miles

Offside front tyre is starting to cut out the inner edge

Fail 15 May 2015 64,122 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre is starting to cut out the inner edge

Fail 13 May 2014 63,306 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes have slight play

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

Nearside rear tyre is cutting out slightly.

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 63,306 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes have slight play

Nearside rear tyre is cutting out slightly.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 62,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2012 61,671 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 61,668 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 59,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 57,580 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2009 55,087 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 52,554 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 50,000 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 50,000 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 47,182 miles

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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R85 DNP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R85 DNP, 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 R85 DNP registered?

R85 DNP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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