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R493 CDL

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,546 mi
Last recorded89,546 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 CDL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 89,546 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2024 88,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 87,935 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 87,171 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 87,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 86,080 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

silencer skin deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2021 86,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

silencer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2020 84,925 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both headlamp patterns getting weak

Pass 12 Sep 2019 84,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,050 miles

Nearside Chip in windscreen

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,940 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 81,940 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,691 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 80,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 78,763 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 77,462 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 76,175 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,666 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,685 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,817 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,668 miles

Both headlamp lenes becoming obscured & light output is slightly reduced.

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 66,668 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Both headlamp lenes becoming obscured & light output is slightly reduced.

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,328 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 62,867 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 59,175 miles

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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R493 CDL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R493 CDL, 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 R493 CDL registered?

R493 CDL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R493 CDL safe to buy?

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