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R855 CAX

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,317 mi
Last recorded58,317 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 CAX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,317 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,414 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,414 miles

pas intermittantly not working

Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,275 miles

advise slight play in n/s/f top susp arm

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

slight play in n/s/r top ball joint

Pass 10 Jan 2008 40,591 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 40,559 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,321 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

water leak

Pass 6 Feb 2006 35,792 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 35,792 miles

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

offside front tyre close to limit

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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R855 CAX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R855 CAX, 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 R855 CAX registered?

R855 CAX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R855 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 CAX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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