MOT Status
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89,546 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
both headlamp patterns getting weak
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))
Nearside Chip in windscreen
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
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)
front tyres worn on inside edges
front tyres wearing on inside edges
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)
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)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
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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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