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R508 DDV

1997 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,527 mi
Last recorded79,527 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 DDV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,527 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 69,933 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 69,933 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 60,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,201 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 52,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2012 52,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,832 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,534 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 43,500 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,730 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 41,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN V E R Y LOW....B A D UNEVEN WEAR ON N/S/F TYRE....INNER EDGE WEAR ON FRONT TYRES....light corrosion around n/s/r brake pipe..very slight bind from n/s/f brake..quite bad oil leaks....

Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,920 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 39,917 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

bad oil leak....inner edge wear on front tyres....o/s/f tyre worn VERY low....

Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,635 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low/edge wear on front tyres....

Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,721 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 30,343 miles

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

front roll bar bushs splitting

oil leak

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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R508 DDV is a 1997 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R508 DDV, 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 R508 DDV registered?

R508 DDV is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R508 DDV safe to buy?

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