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S146 CRR

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,998 mi
Last recorded49,998 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 CRR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 49,998 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 49,998 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 49,382 miles

Handbrake only just met requirement

Pass 17 Jul 2018 47,887 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres near wear bars

slight leak under bonnet from n/s washer jet elbow

Pass 21 Jul 2017 46,120 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,595 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,656 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 42,760 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,095 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 42,093 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 41,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,133 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 37,129 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,408 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,426 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 34,385 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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S146 CRR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S146 CRR, 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 S146 CRR registered?

S146 CRR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S146 CRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S146 CRR shows 18 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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