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R273 CVH

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,600 mi
Last recorded112,600 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 CVH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 112,600 miles

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

o/s rack outer joint has slight movement

Fail 26 Jul 2010 112,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s rack outer joint has slight movement

Pass 31 Jul 2009 106,799 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 106,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2008 103,651 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 98,076 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 98,076 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front to rear brake pipes corroded...suggest renew.

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 86,118 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 86,118 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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R273 CVH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R273 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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What year was R273 CVH registered?

R273 CVH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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