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R217 CWT

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,779 mi
Last recorded85,779 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 CWT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 85,779 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,021 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 82,021 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 78,074 miles

evidence of tyre contact at the off side front inner wing cover.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

various flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.

Fail 31 Jul 2010 78,074 miles

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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

evidence of tyre contact at the off side front inner wing cover.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

various flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,229 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 72,229 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 66,805 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 66,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 65,199 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 63,796 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 63,793 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

osr 1/4 panel damaged

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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R217 CWT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R217 CWT, 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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R217 CWT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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