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S211 CGC

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,096 mi
Last recorded63,096 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 CGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 63,096 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 62,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

catalyitic converter internals rattling/insecure

n/s/f shock absorber lower bush wearing

o/s/r brake disc corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

steering pulling to left - requires attention

windscreen scratched on outside edge of n/s wiper blade sweep

Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,770 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

offside rear tyre worn to tread bars

rattle from exhaust poss cat

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 17 Oct 2011 58,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pads not visualy checked

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge poss track req

offside rear tyre worn to tread bars

rattle from exhaust poss cat

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,325 miles

cat rattling

wiper starting to split

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,322 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads slightly low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,010 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

rear number plate slightly damaged/loose

rear silencer corroding

windscreen scored slightly

Fail 23 Jul 2008 43,983 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres perishing

rear number plate slightly damaged/loose

rear silencer corroding

windscreen scored slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,324 miles

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

exhaust and mounts corroding

os wiper blade split,recommend replacement

rear number plate damaged,faded

Fail 30 Jul 2007 38,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

exhaust and mounts corroding

os wiper blade split,recommend replacement

rear number plate damaged,faded

Pass 2 Feb 2006 30,140 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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S211 CGC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S211 CGC, 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 S211 CGC registered?

S211 CGC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S211 CGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 CGC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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