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R880 JDL

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,073 mi
Last recorded87,073 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 JDL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 87,073 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 72,719 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil dipstick bracket broken

Rear brake pipe poorly routed

Fail 29 Jul 2009 72,719 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,062 miles

front and rear discs worn and pitted

front and rear tyres getting low

slight play in nearside and offside track rod ends

Fail 30 Jul 2008 64,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,318 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 61,318 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 55,459 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 55,459 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)

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.

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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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.

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