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R410 CWX

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,456 mi
Last recorded99,456 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 CWX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 99,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake just met past requirement 19%

Pass 15 Sep 2023 99,335 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 98,708 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 96,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 96,338 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,046 miles

both sills have slight corrosion

rear sub frame has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2018 94,587 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,050 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 87,779 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 85,479 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2015 85,479 miles

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. offside front (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 84,496 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2014 84,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 82,570 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)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,868 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,717 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,507 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 72,895 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 72,859 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)

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 710,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 710,263 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 70,215 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,064 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 68,064 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 67,240 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 62,637 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 62,637 miles

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

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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R410 CWX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue 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 R410 CWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R410 CWX registered?

R410 CWX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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