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R969 UKH

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,195 mi
Last recorded100,195 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 UKH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 100,195 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2014 96,607 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 96,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 90,916 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 90,007 miles

n/s rear engine mounting corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 90,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s rear engine mounting corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,568 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s rear engine mounting bracket corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,498 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 86,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 86,082 miles

clutch hydraulic pipe excessive corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2009 86,082 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

clutch hydraulic pipe excessive corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2008 84,513 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 84,513 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 83,972 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 83,002 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 83,002 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer body band broken, but exhaust still secure

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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R969 UKH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R969 UKH, 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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R969 UKH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 March 1998.

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