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R906 BRW

1998 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,032 mi
Last recorded71,032 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 BRW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,032 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

all brake pipes coated in under seal

Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,627 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 65,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,852 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 64,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,029 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and offside front (4.1.E.1)

front and rear suspension firm

metal section of front fleible brake hoses corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 61,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and offside front (4.1.E.1)

metal section of front fleible brake hoses corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 60,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2014 55,708 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 50,525 miles

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

rear discs rusting

Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,075 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,646 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 43,644 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,031 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,095 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,142 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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R906 BRW is a 1998 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R906 BRW, 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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R906 BRW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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