MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,073 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bolt missing from exhaust manifold to engine block bracket
Offside rear lights beginning to transpond
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil dipstick bracket broken
Rear brake pipe poorly routed
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil dipstick bracket broken
Rear brake pipe poorly routed
front and rear discs worn and pitted
front and rear tyres getting low
slight play in nearside and offside track rod ends
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front and rear discs worn and pitted
front and rear tyres getting low
slight play in nearside and offside track rod ends
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)
front and rear brake discs worn and rusty
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)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front shock absorber bushes slightly worn
front discs slightly worn
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R880 JDL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue 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 R880 JDL, 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 R880 JDL registered?
R880 JDL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R880 JDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R880 JDL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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