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R558 LFJ

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,398 mi
Last recorded59,398 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 LFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,398 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,128 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 58,657 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 58,498 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play nearside rear top suspension joint

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 58,498 miles

Slight play nearside rear top suspension joint

Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,051 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,738 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,330 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,004 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 57,004 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,699 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 55,989 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 55,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Coolant leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 55,161 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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R558 LFJ is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R558 LFJ, 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 R558 LFJ registered?

R558 LFJ is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R558 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 LFJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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