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R924 VJB

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

13,731 mi
Last recorded13,731 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 VJB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 13,731 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake indicator light stays on, even with brake fully released.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 13,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 12,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake indicator light stays on, even with brake fully released.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Minor corrosion to both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 12,754 miles

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 12,754 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 12,011 miles

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pad not fully contacting disc (inner). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pad not fully contacting disc (inner). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 11,322 miles

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

Oil leak slight ()

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

exhaust system corroded

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 10,282 miles

Both subframes slightly corroded, but not seriously weakened.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

General underside surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Slight play in top mount. (2.5.B.3a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both at 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 9,179 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 7,666 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 5,707 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 3,836 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 1,875 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 1,845 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 1,334 miles

all tyres slightly out of shape

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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R924 VJB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R924 VJB, 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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R924 VJB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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