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R443 LPG

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,027 mi
Last recorded57,027 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 LPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 57,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 57,027 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 55,870 miles

Both dip beam patterns fading

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,774 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 54,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Very weak (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 53,327 miles

both dip beam patterns fading

Fail 9 Feb 2015 53,327 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both dip beam patterns fading

Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,121 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 52,121 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,711 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,241 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,452 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,798 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,814 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,045 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 40,008 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 39,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 35,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to screen

headlamps on edges of max. and min. aim

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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R443 LPG is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R443 LPG, 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 R443 LPG registered?

R443 LPG is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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