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M6 CMT

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

38,946 mi
Last recorded38,946 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 CMT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 38,946 miles

both headlights dim

handbrake performance 16%

n/s/f shock absober starting t weep

n/s/r shock absorber starting weep

Fail 18 May 2018 38,946 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.906 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3.19% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209ppm (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too dim (1.8.A.1b)

handbrake performance 16%

n/s dip beam dim

n/s/f shock absober starting t weep

n/s/r shock absorber starting weep

Pass 12 May 2017 38,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gear selector cable dust covers split

Fail 12 May 2017 38,761 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gear selector cable dust covers split

Pass 4 May 2016 38,103 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 37,148 miles

gear select cables dust covers split

Fail 8 May 2015 37,148 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

gear select cables dust covers split

Pass 9 May 2014 36,113 miles

Oil Filter Area Leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,279 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 34,279 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2013 34,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 25,441 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,835 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 24,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 22,513 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,513 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,750 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 20,750 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 19,474 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,474 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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M6 CMT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M6 CMT, 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 M6 CMT registered?

M6 CMT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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