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R948 WLA

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,458 mi
Last recorded48,458 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 WLA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 48,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 47,951 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 47,944 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 46,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub frame to drive hub arm slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub frame to drive hub slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 46,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub frame to drive hub arm slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub frame to drive hub slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,180 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner sides

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal part (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal part (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight corrosion on o/s & n/s rear slight corrosion on inner sill end & outer sill ends

Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,843 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,902 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,200 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,445 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,761 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,663 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,640 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 35,640 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 34,301 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,786 miles

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

small cuts in N/S/R tyre tread

Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,405 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 32,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,602 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 WLA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R948 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

R948 WLA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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