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R95 DBU

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,056 mi
Last recorded69,056 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 DBU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,056 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exaust is corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,893 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded badly in places but not leaking

washers poor

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,554 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

OSF washer jet not reaching screen but NSF jet provides sufficient water to allow wipers to clear screen.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steel clutch hydraulic pipe along floor pan is nearly rotted through which will lead to loss of operation soon.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 62,550 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

OSF washer jet not reaching screen but NSF jet provides sufficient water to allow wipers to clear screen.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steel clutch hydraulic pipe along floor pan is nearly rotted through which will lead to loss of operation soon.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,648 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,970 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,036 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 56,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 52,728 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 52,728 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 52,728 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 50,612 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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R95 DBU is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R95 DBU, 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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R95 DBU is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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