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CST 45A

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,362 mi
Last recorded62,362 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCST 45A
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,362 miles

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

engine management light on

handbrake travel long

tracking

Fail 7 Jun 2010 62,362 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine management light on

handbrake travel long

tracking

Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,917 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 56,542 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre perished/tread low

slight free play nearside/offside rear hub area/s

Pass 21 May 2008 51,547 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 49,507 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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CST 45A is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CST 45A, 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 CST 45A registered?

CST 45A is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is CST 45A safe to buy?

The MOT history for CST 45A shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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