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R622 SLH

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,761 mi
Last recorded82,761 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 SLH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 82,761 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 82,761 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear bulkhead pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to excess on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear inner face in poor condition

both main coolant pipes underneath seeping in more than one area

Pass 25 Jul 2016 76,032 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 76,032 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,411 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 68,411 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 61,619 miles

Battery earth terminal loose

Both front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated 185/55/15 V

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside rear suspension upper ball joint

Fail 9 Jul 2014 61,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Battery earth terminal loose

Both front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated 185/55/15 V

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside rear suspension upper ball joint

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,351 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

advise both headlight patterns slightly poor but output not reduced

advise slight corrosion to whole underside

advise slight play in both rear track control bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,762 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 56,762 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 56,749 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills coroding

front to rear water pipes leaking

general corrosion underside of vechile

Pass 23 Apr 2010 56,601 miles

all four brake discs corroded due to vehicle standing

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,525 miles

both front tyers worn on inside edges

Pass 19 Jan 2008 53,052 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 44,727 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 44,727 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,412 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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R622 SLH is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R622 SLH, 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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R622 SLH is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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