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C97 MGF

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,456 mi
Last recorded72,456 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC97 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,456 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,024 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,338 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 69,592 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 69,583 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,557 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,523 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Mar 2011 65,639 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,143 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,980 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 62,973 miles

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

Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 61,021 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 58,857 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 57,069 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 57,062 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C97 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 C97 MGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C97 MGF registered?

C97 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C97 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C97 MGF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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