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K5 VVC

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,929 mi
Last recorded36,929 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 36,929 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 36,803 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 36,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 36,538 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 36,411 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 36,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 36,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on outer wall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front mud flap loose

Pass 25 Feb 2019 36,243 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 36,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,933 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,688 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 35,489 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,284 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

suspention hight low

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,663 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,504 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 31,496 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,239 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 31,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres low on raised tread.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,512 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,500 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,450 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)

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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K5 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 K5 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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What year was K5 VVC registered?

K5 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is K5 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 VVC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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