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K19 CDS

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,474 mi
Last recorded44,474 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK19 CDS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 44,474 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,997 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

suspension low

Fail 15 Sep 2016 43,997 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

suspension low

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,710 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,246 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 43,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,898 miles

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

various items under body has surface rust

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,339 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,000 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,924 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 35,918 miles

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

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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K19 CDS is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K19 CDS, 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 K19 CDS registered?

K19 CDS is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is K19 CDS safe to buy?

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