MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
handbrake travel
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
handbrake travel
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
O/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge
O/S/R and N/S/R top suspension ball joint slight worn
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
O/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge
O/S/R and N/S/R top suspension ball joint slight worn.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?
Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L15 RDJ is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 72,212 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L15 RDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L15 RDJ is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 24 December 1997.
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