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R197 CMX

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,987 mi
Last recorded32,987 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 CMX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,987 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,579 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

minimum light output from offside headlight

Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,985 miles

minimum light output from offside headlight

Fail 27 Jun 2014 29,985 miles

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

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

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

minimum light output from offside headlight

offside rear tyre inner wall splitting (no cords/ply exposed)

Pass 20 May 2013 28,319 miles

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

we advise it is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,224 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 23,931 miles

n/s and o/s front and rear suspension slightly low

n/s and o/s front and rear wheels very close to inner wheel arches, especially front when on full lock

Pass 11 Mar 2009 20,906 miles

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s front chassis

Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,994 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,210 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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R197 CMX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R197 CMX, 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 R197 CMX registered?

R197 CMX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R197 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 CMX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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