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R918 JPD

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,020 mi
Last recorded104,020 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 JPD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 104,020 miles

slight oil leak,n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 2 Aug 2008 99,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake hoses part shrouded,inner rear arches & load space covered,parts of frobnt load space covered.TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

headlamp beam images vague,intensity slightly weak & os on lower aim limit,air bag warning light on.osr tyre odd brand,slight surface corrosion to front & rear subframes & fittings,slight corrosion to rear brake ipe across bulkhead,

Pass 2 Aug 2008 99,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake hoses part shrouded,inner rear arches & load space covered,parts of frobnt load space covered.TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

headlamp beam images vague,intensity slightly weak & os on lower aim limit,air bag warning light on.osr tyre odd brand,slight surface corrosion to front & rear subframes & fittings,slight corrosion to rear brake ipe across bulkhead,

Pass 3 Aug 2007 96,244 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine bay restricted view,front load spce covered.

exhaust system starting to corrode,

headlamp beam images vague,,reflectors faded & output weak,osr tyre odd brand,different size tyres fitted front to rear,slight jacking damage to b ody sill lips & dent in ns outer sill panel,front & rear subframes starting to corrode.

slight corrosion to various steel brake pipes,advanced to some,slight corrosion to various underbody parts,fittings & panelling,front brake hoses part shrouded,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 92,580 miles

both headlamps slightly dim,both front tyres worn close to limits on outer edge,o/s/f lower suspension arm rusty,slight wear in both rear upper suspension ball joints,air bag warning light on,boot floor & inner rear arches covered.

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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R918 JPD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R918 JPD, 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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R918 JPD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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