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R505 VLY

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,334 mi
Last recorded57,334 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 VLY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 57,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Offside mirror damaged

front sub frame corroded

o/s and n/s front and rear suspension arms corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 56,437 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 56,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,832 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 53,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,518 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 50,140 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 50,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,940 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 46,809 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 46,805 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,493 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 45,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,374 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 43,371 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 37,395 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 37,392 miles

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

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

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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R505 VLY is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLY, 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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R505 VLY is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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