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R459 XFL

1997 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,618 mi
Last recorded77,618 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 XFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 77,618 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 77,618 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 75,250 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 Jul 2011 72,382 miles

damadge to front bumper

hydro suspension is low

nsf tyre is worn on inner edge

osf tyre has slight wear on inner edge

slight corrosion and slight damadge to underbody

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 31 Jul 2010 69,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,695 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear subframes

slight corrosion to rear exhust

Fail 27 Jul 2009 66,695 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion to front and rear subframes

slight corrosion to rear exhust

Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,817 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 63,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 31 May 2007 62,259 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 54,073 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2005 47,615 miles

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

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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R459 XFL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R459 XFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R459 XFL registered?

R459 XFL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R459 XFL safe to buy?

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