MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,874 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC`S BRAKE FACES RUSTY. ADVISE CHANGE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear COOLANT LEAK.
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE ROD BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Inner Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Inner Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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R508 FTC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 FTC, 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 FTC registered?
R508 FTC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 September 1997.
Is R508 FTC safe to buy?
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