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R933 CGT

1998 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,459 mi
Last recorded105,459 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 CGT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2021 105,459 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 96,617 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 96,605 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT HOSES IN CENTER METAL SECTION (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 96,394 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 96,383 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 96,330 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION LOW

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2018 96,329 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION LOW

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,969 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES

Fail 7 Apr 2017 95,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid OS (8.2.3)

GENERAL CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES

Pass 5 May 2016 95,825 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERULES CORRODED

OS & NS REAR OUTER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

OSF ROLL BAR MOUNT BENT

UNDERSIDE & FRONT SUBFRAME GENERALLY CORRODED

Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,139 miles

nsr rear brake pipe corroded at union

Pass 13 May 2014 94,653 miles

Front sub frame corroded .

Front to rear & rear brake pipes corroded .

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear subframe corroded .

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,161 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,137 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front cross member corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2012 93,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Nearside wiper splitting

Slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Pass 14 Mar 2011 92,358 miles

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

both front wiper's split but still clear screen

nearside wing mirror cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2011 92,352 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper's split but still clear screen

nearside wing mirror cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2009 88,546 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 88,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 83,946 miles

wet day

Pass 28 Nov 2006 78,709 miles

n/s/f lower swivel dust cover split

o/s/f antiroll bar bush split

o/sr brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2006 78,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f lower swivel dust cover split

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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R933 CGT is a 1998 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R933 CGT, 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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R933 CGT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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