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R908 CGF

1997 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,195 mi
Last recorded88,195 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 CGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 88,195 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 87,007 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 84,367 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 84,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 May 2006 83,286 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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R908 CGF is a 1997 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,264 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 R908 CGF, 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 29 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 R908 CGF registered?

R908 CGF is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R908 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R908 CGF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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