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R562 FAR

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,391 mi
Last recorded64,391 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 FAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 64,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leaking from pipe under vehicle

cooling fan not working (vehicle over heating)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,177 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front lower shocker bushies worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,071 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 55,624 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 55,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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R562 FAR is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R562 FAR, 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 R562 FAR registered?

R562 FAR is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R562 FAR safe to buy?

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