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CCZ 9037

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,759 mi
Last recorded100,759 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCZ 9037
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 100,759 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 100,756 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 100,653 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,438 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,302 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 100,099 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 99,853 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2011 96,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 96,667 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 90,169 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front wheel bearing sounds dry when rotated

Pass 7 Aug 2009 83,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 83,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 75,970 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 75,942 miles

Inner Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,252 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 70,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,419 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 60,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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CCZ 9037 is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CCZ 9037, 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 CCZ 9037 registered?

CCZ 9037 is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is CCZ 9037 safe to buy?

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