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R569 VKJ

1997 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,139 mi
Last recorded108,139 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 VKJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 108,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills and rear inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective spit at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 107,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

n/s and o/s sills and lower rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2017 107,728 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s sills and lower rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 107,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 107,670 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 107,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 106,961 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 106,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 106,193 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges.

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

Oil leak

Sills corroding.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 106,188 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside and offside sills corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre bald inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 100,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front disc/s worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 95,315 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 95,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Crack in front number plate

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 92,428 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 91,418 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear inner brake pads getting down

Pass 17 Oct 2008 87,708 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Headlamp reflectors fading

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 87,258 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust flexible joint weak

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front hub bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 83,618 miles

Slight play in n/s/f top suspension swivel .

Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,113 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 71,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R569 VKJ is a 1997 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 R569 VKJ, 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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R569 VKJ is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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