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R295 CGT

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,804 mi
Last recorded63,804 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 CGT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,804 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,326 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,239 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 61,239 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 Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 58,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,821 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 50,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,646 miles

N.S.F + O.S.F Tyres worn bold on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,164 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 41,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,105 miles

Front brake discs excessivly rusted. Advise new discs and pads.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 40,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs excessivly rusted. Advise new discs and pads.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,283 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 34,869 miles

small cut on o/s/r outer tyre wall

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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R295 CGT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R295 CGT, 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 R295 CGT registered?

R295 CGT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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