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R503 JPD

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,586 mi
Last recorded58,586 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 JPD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 58,586 miles

Both headlight beam patterns weak

Both rear lights slightly affected by hazards

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Slight play in O/S track rod end

Pass 23 May 2014 55,630 miles

Both headlight beam patterns weak

N/S/F indicator lens cracked

N/S/R tyre worn close to limits

Rear discs rusty

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,243 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,874 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Off side front tyre has a slight tear towards the inner part of the tread (cords not exposed)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,103 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 49,739 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,683 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 45,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 42,662 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

front to rear coolent pipes leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,231 miles

air bag light on

Fail 24 Oct 2006 40,231 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

handbrake efficiency on legal limit

n/s headlight beam pattern poor

trim adrift under o/s/r wing

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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R503 JPD is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green 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 R503 JPD, 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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R503 JPD is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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