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R858 CJX

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,848 mi
Last recorded95,848 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 CJX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 95,848 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 94,928 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 93,495 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 93,285 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 91,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 87,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 85,729 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 75,315 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 75,315 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2005 65,673 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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R858 CJX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R858 CJX, 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 R858 CJX registered?

R858 CJX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R858 CJX safe to buy?

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