MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill near Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative indicator not working with hazards (4.4.1 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front tyre low inner edge
front subframe signs of corrosion not affecting strength
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
slight play detected N/S front wheel
Emissions not tested due to removal of catalizer (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all lights (1.2.1e)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear subframe o/s front mounting ( rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Clutch feed, metal pipe corrosion visible at rear
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play detected at n/s front wheel.
Catalizer re fitted for re test.
Reversing light not working.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension all upper arms close to bump stops
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Reversing light not working.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension all upper arms close to bump stops
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight play at steering wheel no play found
Emissions passed after road test.
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
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R496 MDP is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R496 MDP, 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 R496 MDP registered?
R496 MDP is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 September 1997.
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