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R543 GAN

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

105,464 mi
Last recorded105,464 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 GAN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2018 105,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded "T" CONNECTOR ACROSS BULK HEAD (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded "T" CONNECTOR ACROSS BULK HEAD (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

STEERING LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 9 Jun 2017 104,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 104,609 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 104,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 103,283 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 101,724 miles

Coolant leak

Front And Rear Discs slightly Corroded

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 101,724 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Coolant leak

Front And Rear Discs slightly Corroded

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 101,697 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 101,676 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 98,963 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 98,693 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 98,621 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 90,418 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 90,418 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 82,466 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 71,716 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 71,710 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

coolant leaking

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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R543 GAN is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 R543 GAN, 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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R543 GAN is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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