MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,295 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
parking brake little reserve travel
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3rd brake light not working
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
high level brake light inop
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R505 FGU is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R505 FGU, 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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How do I check the history of R505 FGU?
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What year was R505 FGU registered?
R505 FGU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R505 FGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R505 FGU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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