MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,903 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
centre exhaust bracket broken
Dents and scratches as listed:- O/S door dented,Light scratches on front windscreen
Dents and scratches as listed:- O/S door dented,Light scratches on front windscreen
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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 VLY is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R553 VLY, 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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R553 VLY is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 August 1997.
Is R553 VLY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R553 VLY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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