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R874 WBY

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,742 mi
Last recorded45,742 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 WBY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 45,742 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 45,518 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 45,173 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking. 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 45,157 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded At T junction to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking. 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 44,874 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2018 44,870 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake discs corroding

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2014 44,744 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some corrosion forming subframes and underside

Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,271 miles

some forming on suspension components and body on and near prescribed areas

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,904 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,742 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted & surface corrosion (due to lack of use)

surface corrosion on subframes & some suspension components.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 42,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted & surface corrosion (due to lack of use)

surface corrosion on subframes & some suspension components.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,898 miles

head lamps poor beam image.

rear brake discs poor condition .

suspension & subframes corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 41,121 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,722 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2007 39,842 miles

o/s head lamp poor beam pattern. rear discs in poor condition. both rear tyres close to 1.6 mm. limit. surface corrosion on front subframe.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,691 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition. rear tyres on 2 mm.

Fail 24 Jul 2006 37,363 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 34,974 miles

o/s head lamp poor beam patern. front & rear brake discs corroded & poor condition.

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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R874 WBY is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 R874 WBY, 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 R874 WBY registered?

R874 WBY is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R874 WBY safe to buy?

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