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R618 ULO

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,826 mi
Last recorded78,826 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 ULO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 78,826 miles

front brake imbalance on limits

rear indicators discolouring

Fail 20 Dec 2010 78,826 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake imbalance on limits

rear brake disc inner faces corroded

rear indicators discolouring

Pass 29 Dec 2009 76,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 76,085 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 74,593 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 66,243 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 66,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 55,261 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 40,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 40,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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R618 ULO is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R618 ULO, 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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R618 ULO is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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