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R452 EEC

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,200 mi
Last recorded102,200 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 EEC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,200 miles

Corrosion present on both sills (inner and outer)

Engine coolant temp gauge inoperative

Front discs corroded/pitted

General corrosion present throughout underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear discs corroded/pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,857 miles

All discs pitted/corroded

General level of corrosion present through out underside of vehicle

N.S sill corroded

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

O.S. Sill corroded

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

Vehicle just passed emission test on CO level

Fail 21 Sep 2012 100,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

All discs pitted/corroded

General level of corrosion present through out underside of vehicle

N.S sill corroded

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

O.S. Sill corroded

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

Vehicle just passed emission test on CO level

Pass 21 Sep 2011 99,326 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2011 99,326 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both inner and outer sills corroded

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 97,988 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 97,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/front suspension arm corroded.under side of vehicle corroded,

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 96,460 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 96,460 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 95,035 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 93,134 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 93,134 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 91,046 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 88,722 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 88,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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R452 EEC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R452 EEC, 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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R452 EEC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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