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R100 CMT

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,702 mi
Last recorded56,702 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 CMT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 56,702 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 56,700 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension low.

Fail 15 Jul 2019 56,696 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension low.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 56,647 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension low.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,522 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear indicators.

Offside Outer sill corroded at rear.

Suspension low.

Fail 20 Jul 2017 56,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear indicators.

Offside Outer sill corroded at rear.

Suspension low.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 56,331 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers seat belt retraction slow

suspension low

Fail 27 Jul 2016 56,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers seat belt retraction slow

suspension low

Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,261 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 55,260 miles

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

Both wiper blades split at ends

Washers partly blocked

Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,652 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 54,650 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,232 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,721 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,809 miles

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

Rear sub-frame corroded nearside front

Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,665 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,751 miles

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

N/S/Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,825 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 49,788 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,448 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 47,442 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 45,514 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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R100 CMT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R100 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 R100 CMT registered?

R100 CMT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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