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R150 CWU

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,765 mi
Last recorded134,765 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 CWU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 134,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 132,549 miles

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

both front tyres cracking at side wall

Fail 25 Mar 2011 132,512 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

both front tyres cracking at side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2010 131,446 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2010 131,342 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both wiperblades deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2009 130,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 130,023 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 125,669 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 116,953 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 103,899 miles

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

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

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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R150 CWU is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R150 CWU, 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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R150 CWU is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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