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R949 BRW

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,285 mi
Last recorded101,285 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 BRW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 101,285 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 101,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 91,093 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 90,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2009 81,883 miles

all steering,suspension and brake componets heavily corroded

both front lower bushes starting to unbond

front and rear sub frames heavily corroded and weak

looks if only one rear brake disc has been replaced

screen marked

Fail 4 Jul 2009 81,844 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all steering,suspension and brake componets heavily corroded

both front lower bushes starting to unbond

front and rear sub frames heavily corroded and weak

n/s/r brake disc heavily corroded

screen marked

Pass 8 Jun 2008 81,064 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,048 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 74,048 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 71,339 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 59,697 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 59,697 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R949 BRW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R949 BRW, 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 R949 BRW registered?

R949 BRW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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