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R334 CGP

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,511 mi
Last recorded98,511 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 CGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 98,511 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 98,430 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 98,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,360 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 97,982 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 97,982 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 97,710 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 97,710 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 97,632 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,688 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 96,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,849 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 93,648 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,039 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 90,541 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch fluid pipe corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 90,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch fluid pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 87,936 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 86,420 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 84,049 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 84,042 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 81,791 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 79,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 78,045 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 73,622 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 69,004 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 69,001 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 67,777 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2006 67,777 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

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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R334 CGP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R334 CGP, 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 R334 CGP registered?

R334 CGP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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