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R949 JFC

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,572 mi
Last recorded80,572 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 JFC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,572 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened front arms repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 80,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre,cracking

Offside Front tyrte,cracking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre,cracking

Offside sill corroded at rear

Pass 25 Jun 2016 80,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel has slight restricted movement

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake discs pitted/corroded

wipers worn smearing

Pass 8 Jun 2013 80,422 miles

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

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

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

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

all brakes holding on-slightly binding

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,430 miles

all brake discs corroded

all brakes holding on slightly

Pass 11 May 2011 80,371 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,555 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 68,520 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 68,520 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 65,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside washer requires attention

slight corrosion exhaust system

slight play nearside rear upper balljoint

slight play rear shock absorber bushes

slight rust nearside outer sill

Fail 9 Apr 2008 65,706 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

nearside washer requires attention

slight corrosion exhaust system

slight play nearside rear upper balljoint

slight play rear shock absorber bushes

slight rust nearside outer sill

slight smearing wiper blades

Pass 30 Mar 2007 56,010 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 56,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 48,306 miles

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 JFC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R949 JFC, 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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R949 JFC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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