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R8 RVH

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,574 mi
Last recorded42,574 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 RVH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,574 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Various suspension compnents corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 42,574 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Various suspension compnents corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body has slight corrosion

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,921 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,366 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

frunt flexable brake hose ferrules corroded

frunt subframe rusty

rear floor rusty

rear subframe rusty

slightly reduced light output from nearside headlamp

Fail 22 Sep 2009 41,358 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)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front flexable brake hose ferrules corroded

Front subframe rusty

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear floor rusty

Rear subframe rusty

Rear suspension arm rear bushes worn

Rear tyres under inflated

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slightly reduced light output from nearside headlamp

Fail 10 Sep 2009 41,351 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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,330 miles

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)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 3 Aug 2007 31,808 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 31,808 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jul 2007 31,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

n/s/r brake discs shows signs of wear †slight play at steering rack †washers weak †n/s/f indicator insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2006 26,823 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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R8 RVH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R8 RVH, 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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R8 RVH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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