MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,732 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
vehicle underside corrosion in various areas.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
SUSPENSION HEIGHT TOO LOW.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil and coolant rather low
signs of standing some minor grounding damage windscreen grazed
some deterioration to suspension etc -nearside rear shock absorber bush marginal
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
oil and coolant rather low
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
signs of standing some minor grounding damage windscreen grazed
some deterioration to suspension etc -nearside rear shock absorber bush marginal
signs of standing some deterioration to suspension etc -especially shock absorber bushes windscreen grazed slight grounding damage
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
some deterioration to suspension etc -especially shock absorber bushes windscreen grazed slight ground grounding damage
some deterioration to suspension etc -especially shock absorber bushes windscreen grazed slight ground grounding damage
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R197 WLN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 67,480 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R197 WLN, 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 28 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R197 WLN registered?
R197 WLN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 1998.
Is R197 WLN safe to buy?
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