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H2 VVC

1997 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,408 mi
Last recorded77,408 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 77,408 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 77,405 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps down (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,877 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 73,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,735 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 71,735 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ns+os (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released ns+os (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 68,801 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 68,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 64,495 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,495 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,756 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 61,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,191 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,019 miles

nearside front tyre worn badly on inside edge of tread

Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,226 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated by hand

Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,387 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,830 miles

wiper marks on windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 40,829 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 367,803 miles

wiper marks on windscreen

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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H2 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 H2 VVC, 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.

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H2 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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