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R509 GKH

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,004 mi
Last recorded79,004 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 GKH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2013 79,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

205/50vr15 tyres fitted to rear & 185/55vr15 fitted to front

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

auxillary belt deteriorating

n/s/f wishbone corroding

o/s/r brake disc partial contact with brake pad

rear xhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,535 miles

srs light on

Fail 17 Oct 2012 76,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

srs light on

Pass 6 Apr 2011 74,508 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside headlamp poor pattern and light output low.

Offside headlamp poor pattern

Offside parking brake effort lower than normal

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 74,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside headlamp poor pattern and light output low.

Offside headlamp poor pattern

Offside parking brake effort lower than normal

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,695 miles

front sidelights have slight blueish tint

Fail 31 Mar 2010 71,695 miles

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

excessive handbrake travel but still has reserve travel

front sidelights have slight blueish tint

Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 63,644 miles

Headlamp patterns poor

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2008 63,575 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Headlamp patterns poor

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2007 58,462 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 54,552 miles

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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R509 GKH is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R509 GKH, 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 R509 GKH registered?

R509 GKH is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 September 1997.

Is R509 GKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 GKH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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