MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
o/s mirror glass slightly cracked
trim and trays covering testable items
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S/R WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R901 BBJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R901 BBJ, 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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How do I check the history of R901 BBJ?
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What year was R901 BBJ registered?
R901 BBJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 1998.
Is R901 BBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R901 BBJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R901 BBJ have outstanding finance?
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