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R954 JFM

1998 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,393 mi
Last recorded77,393 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 JFM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 77,393 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 75,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,541 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 73,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 13 Mar 2009 72,143 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 72,143 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 70,705 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 70,705 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 66,776 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2007 66,776 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 63,196 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 63,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R954 JFM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Purple 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 R954 JFM, 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 R954 JFM registered?

R954 JFM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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