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R299 CGT

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,047 mi
Last recorded87,047 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 CGT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 87,047 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear subframes heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Aug 2017 82,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering malfunctioning and warning light on (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear subframes heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear subframes heavily undersealed

hand brake effort at 17%

Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,738 miles

front and rear subframes heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2012 79,705 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front amd rear subframes corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,112 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 79,100 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 73,210 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 73,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 69,870 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 69,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 64,441 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 64,417 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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R299 CGT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R299 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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R299 CGT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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