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H12 COF

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,039 mi
Last recorded44,039 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 COF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 44,039 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 43,779 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 43,426 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 43,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,173 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 42,100 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,921 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,614 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 41,614 miles

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,196 miles

rear indicators discoloured

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and splitting in tread area

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

both front tyres perished

clutch pipework heavily corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

offside front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

several areas of corrosion on underside and subframe assemblies

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,662 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 40,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,899 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,975 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,101 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,719 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 36,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,455 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 30,928 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 30,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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H12 COF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H12 COF, 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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H12 COF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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