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R943 NGA

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

103,095 mi
Last recorded103,095 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 NGA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 103,095 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar bush deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust heavily corroded

offside rear tyre valve perishing

oil leak

play inner steering system

vehicle has general corrosion

wheel arched corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 103,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front anti roll bar bush deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust heavily corroded

offside rear tyre valve perishing

oil leak

play inner steering system

vehicle has general corrosion

wheel arched corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2016 103,090 miles

Electrical wiring insecure negative lead to battery (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged heavily perished and split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster doesn't appear to be working (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front anti roll bar bush deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

both rear tyres wearing low

centre screen rear view mirror loose

exhaust heavily corroded

oil leak

play inner steering system

vehicle has general corrosion

wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,038 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 97,726 miles

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

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 96,413 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 96,407 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 23 May 2011 96,401 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

both front brake discs corroded heavily but not sig nificantly weeknd

Pass 2 Mar 2010 95,295 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,822 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 90,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 107,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 107,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 95,761 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 95,757 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 90,390 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 90,387 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2005 90,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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R943 NGA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R943 NGA, 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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What year was R943 NGA registered?

R943 NGA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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