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R272 CVH

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,140 mi
Last recorded76,140 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 CVH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 76,140 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,573 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has light corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 73,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 73,768 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 73,399 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 73,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,518 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush is cracking and old (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks all over tread were tyre is old

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush cracking and old (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks all over tread were tyre is old

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,020 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,857 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 66,726 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake efficiency only just met (minimum 16% pass) results of test 16%

Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,345 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 63,907 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 62,705 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,830 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 61,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 61,139 miles

play in o/s track rod end

wear in o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes

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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R272 CVH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R272 CVH, 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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R272 CVH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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