MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear metal brake pipe is corroded
Slight movement in both rear tie bar bushes
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside headlight slightly reduced output.
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)
Offside headlight slightly reduced output.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
coolant rails corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside rear top ball joint has slight play
offside rear top ball joint has slight play
slight play in steering column
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R553 NTH is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R553 NTH, 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 R553 NTH registered?
R553 NTH is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R553 NTH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R553 NTH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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