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R224 CAX

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

32,108 mi
Last recorded32,108 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 CAX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 32,108 miles

Rear suspension on bump stops

Fail 10 Apr 2026 32,097 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension on bump stops

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 25,319 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 25,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 25,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 24,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Fail 18 Jun 2022 24,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 24,087 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 24,087 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 22,687 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 21,478 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 21,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 20,126 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 19,115 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 18,287 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 18,287 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,614 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,911 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 16,317 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 16,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,685 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 14,402 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,614 miles

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

n/side front tyre cut to tread

Fail 4 Mar 2009 13,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,235 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 12,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,495 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,413 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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R224 CAX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R224 CAX, 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 R224 CAX registered?

R224 CAX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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