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R44 CRT

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,265 mi
Last recorded99,265 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 CRT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 99,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 98,550 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 98,225 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 98,225 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 97,170 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 97,170 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 96,314 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,391 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 95,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,342 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,601 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 92,351 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,532 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 84,517 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 82,835 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges advise 4 wheel alignment check/adjust.

rear silencer, joint & bracket corroded.

Fail 19 May 2010 82,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake fluid has high water content advise renewal

front tyres wearing inner edges advise 4 wheel alignment check/adjust.

nail in o/s/r tyre centre tread

rear silencer, joint & bracket corroded.

Pass 27 May 2009 82,241 miles

ns and os track rod ends slight play

Pass 3 May 2008 81,615 miles

brake fluid has high water content advise renewal

exhaust heat shield & silencer corroded

front tyres beginning to wear inside edges advise alignment

n/s headlamp pattern becoming poor advise renewal before next mot

Pass 30 Apr 2007 80,308 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 79,812 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,238 miles

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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R44 CRT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R44 CRT, 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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R44 CRT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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