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R948 FHP

1998 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,631 mi
Last recorded74,631 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 FHP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 74,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2011 68,832 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 68,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,035 miles

Both Rear tyres Cracking In tread.

N/S/F tyre Slightly worn on edges and perished

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 62,035 miles

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

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

Both Rear tyres Cracking In tread.

N/S/F tyre Slightly worn on edges and perished

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 59,505 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 59,505 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 56,882 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 56,882 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 54,826 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 54,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2005 45,523 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 45,523 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 45,502 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

advise nearside front tyre has damage on outer sidewall

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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R948 FHP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R948 FHP, 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 R948 FHP registered?

R948 FHP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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