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R2 CHF

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,262 mi
Last recorded95,262 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 CHF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 95,262 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 86,308 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 86,290 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2009 81,270 miles

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

both front lower shocker bushes have slight play

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in both rear track control arm bushes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 May 2008 77,634 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

front brake discs wearing thin

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2008 77,622 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres on legal limit

front brake discs wearing thin

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2007 70,491 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 64,169 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

slight play in both front track rod ends

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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R2 CHF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R2 CHF, 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 R2 CHF registered?

R2 CHF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R2 CHF safe to buy?

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