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R455 LHK

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

56,403 mi
Last recorded56,403 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 LHK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 56,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 56,392 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 54,891 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 52,074 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,500 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake performance near limit

Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,759 miles

play in nearside of steering rack

water pipes under car leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,396 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 47,396 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 47,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension ride height is getting low.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension height is low.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 47,371 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 47,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,955 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 46,955 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,841 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 46,838 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,832 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 46,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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R455 LHK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R455 LHK, 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 R455 LHK registered?

R455 LHK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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