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R615 GCU

1997 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,848 mi
Last recorded63,848 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 GCU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,848 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,538 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,653 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,349 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 44,349 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

warning light on dash. water leak on metal pipe.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 43,391 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 43,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

suspension low

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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R615 GCU is a 1997 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R615 GCU, 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 R615 GCU registered?

R615 GCU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R615 GCU safe to buy?

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