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R550 DHS

1997 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,931 mi
Last recorded80,931 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 DHS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 80,931 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019
Pass 23 Apr 2018 79,938 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 79,934 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine overheating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 78,347 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 78,341 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 74,718 miles

advise slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2009 74,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 28 Jul 2009 74,260 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 71,574 miles

brake warning light stays on.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 71,549 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

brake warning light stays on.

Pass 13 Oct 2007 68,019 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2007 67,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 63,700 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 60,196 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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R550 DHS is a 1997 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R550 DHS, 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 R550 DHS registered?

R550 DHS is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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