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R201 CNM

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,964 mi
Last recorded103,964 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 CNM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 103,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,522 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 101,499 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 98,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak from gearbox drive shaft seal

Pass 29 Mar 2011 94,686 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,538 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r suspension pipe rubbing on anti roll bar

n/s/r tyre cracked

water pipes leaking under car

Fail 19 Mar 2009 89,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 89,241 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 89,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 87,176 miles

Oil leak

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s sill has been damaged its all been spot welded up ok at the time of test

power steering warning light was glowing i road tested the vehicle and the steering was ok at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2008 87,176 miles

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

Oil leak

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s sill has been damaged its all been spot welded up ok at the time of test

power steering warning light was glowing i road tested the vehicle and the steering was ok at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2007 78,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bad engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Apr 2006 72,341 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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R201 CNM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R201 CNM, 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 R201 CNM registered?

R201 CNM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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