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R430 CUR

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,449 mi
Last recorded110,449 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 CUR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 110,449 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 110,447 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 107,669 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 105,980 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 105,599 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 97,189 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 94,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 92,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 89,892 miles

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

Slight surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,109 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

head light lenses tarnished

Fail 23 Aug 2010 88,094 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Coolant leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

head light lenses tarnished

Pass 27 Aug 2009 87,565 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 87,558 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 86,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2007 86,063 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leak

rear sub corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2007 86,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 85,144 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 85,144 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2005 83,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

advise brake pipes rusty

advise exhaust bracket snapped

advise nearside front disc damaged/advise new

advise radiator core poor condition

both rear tyres low tread/advise new

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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R430 CUR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R430 CUR, 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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R430 CUR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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