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R901 OSR

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,607 mi
Last recorded89,607 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 OSR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,607 miles

corrosion at both outer sills

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

brake pipe at rear lower bulkhead rusty

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion at front and rear subframes

corrosion at offside rear wheel arch

nearside door hinge pins worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front wing holed at side repeater

offside rear brake pipe to flexi hose rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2013 88,756 miles

brake pipe at rear lower bulkhead rusty

corrosion at both outer sills

corrosion at offside rear wheel arch

nearside front anti roll bar link bushes perished

offside front anti roll bar link bushes perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2013 88,743 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipe at rear lower bulkhead rusty

corrosion at both outer sills

corrosion at offside rear wheel arch

nearside front anti roll bar link bushes perished

offside front anti roll bar link bushes perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion at offiside sill

corrosion at offside rear wheel arch

offside rear brake pipe feeding flexi hose rusty

rear brake pipe rusty at t piece

Pass 4 Apr 2011 85,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,569 miles

slight corrosion at offside sill

slight play in nearside rear upper ball joint

slight play in offsid rear upper ball joint

Pass 13 Mar 2009 81,078 miles

passenger seat not fitted at time of test

slight wear at o/s and n/s rear upper ball joints

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 9 Jan 2008 81,070 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front to rear cooling pipes very heavily corroded and leaking

heavy corrosion throughout exhaust system

radiator corroded and missing its lower core

slight wear on o/s/f and n/s/f top ball joints (borderline)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 76,569 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 70,391 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 70,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R901 OSR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R901 OSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R901 OSR registered?

R901 OSR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R901 OSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 OSR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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