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R912 CGP

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,980 mi
Last recorded57,980 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 CGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2020 57,980 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 56,893 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,820 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 56,081 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both sides rear brake discs inner surfaces heavily corrodded & pitted reducing braking area

damage to nearside outer body sill

Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,225 miles

both sides rear brake discs heavily corrodded & pitted reducing braking area.

damage to nearside outer body sill .

suspension ride height lower than expected

Fail 17 Jul 2013 54,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both sides rear brake discs heavily corrodded & pitted reducing braking area.

damage to nearside outer body sill .

suspension ride height lower than expected

Pass 14 Jul 2012 50,490 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,318 miles

nearside front tyre wall perished

Pass 12 Jun 2010 43,691 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 41,270 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 39,528 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,914 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 38,914 miles

Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 38,090 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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R912 CGP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R912 CGP, 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 R912 CGP registered?

R912 CGP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R912 CGP safe to buy?

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