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R811 CMY

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,733 mi
Last recorded61,733 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 CMY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 61,733 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 61,733 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 59,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 58,856 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 57,760 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 57,760 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 56,224 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 54,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 54,711 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 50,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and n/s/f , wearing unevenly too (5.2.3 (e))

all headlamps a little dim

Fail 13 Jul 2020 50,195 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

headlamps i little dim

Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both headlamps dim

o/s/f slight bind

Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,683 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both headlamps a bit dim

subframes corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,468 miles

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

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

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,087 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,843 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 45,827 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

suspension low

Pass 18 May 2006 43,856 miles

service brake efforts just passable 52% min 50%

suspension low

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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R811 CMY is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R811 CMY, 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 R811 CMY registered?

R811 CMY is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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