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R889 HAB

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,699 mi
Last recorded117,699 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 HAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 117,699 miles

N/S AND O/S SILLS CORRODED

Fail 8 Nov 2023 117,695 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

N/S AND O/S SILLS CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 117,526 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 9 Sep 2022 115,471 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 115,460 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 115,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases poss manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 113,871 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 111,916 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 109,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 102,507 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 98,657 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,690 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,402 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 76,285 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,882 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,664 miles

slight wear n/s and o/s front upper suspension ball joints

tailbox exhaust corroded

Fail 25 May 2012 74,664 miles

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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear n/s and o/s front upper suspension ball joints

tailbox exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,877 miles

high level brake light disconnected but loom connection not evident

o/s and n/s rear wheels slightly distorted

Fail 4 May 2011 73,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front to rear water hoses are weeping a must do item for MG to prevent cooling system water loss and engine overheating

Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,066 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 64,066 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R tyre worn to 3mm wear bars

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,205 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2008 55,200 miles

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 Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2007 46,342 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 37,467 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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R889 HAB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R889 HAB, 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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R889 HAB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 March 1998.

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