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R442 PBL

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,190 mi
Last recorded71,190 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 PBL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,190 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,030 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,556 miles

all flexis perished

osf ind cracked

r tyres close

rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on sills

Fail 10 Feb 2010 59,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all flexi unions corroded

osf indicator cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres close

surface corrosion on sills etc

Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,528 miles

near side front tyre inner edge bald and nery close to legal limits

play in near side front lower swivel joint

rear brake discs inner faces badly rusting / worn

Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,723 miles

nearside front lower swivel joint some play and on limits

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside rear brake disc corroded and on limits

Fail 6 Feb 2008 56,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front lower swivel joint some play and on limits

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside rear brake disc corroded and on limits

Pass 8 Feb 2007 55,351 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 55,350 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

drivers seat belt buckle stiff to engage

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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R442 PBL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R442 PBL, 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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R442 PBL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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