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R627 VLU

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,972 mi
Last recorded75,972 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 VLU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,972 miles

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

all suspension rubbers starting to detiorate

body starting to corrode

bottom of screen damaged

front and rear sub frames rusting

Fail 17 Apr 2014 75,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

all suspension rubbers starting to detiorate

body starting to corrode

bottom of screen damaged

front and rear sub frames rusting

Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,059 miles

coolant stains on main heater pipes/cat rattling/ brake disc;s pitted/light play n/s/f wheel brg

Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,793 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

nearside front radius arm ball joint has slight uplift in ball joint

Fail 7 Apr 2009 72,747 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 71,922 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 71,922 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 70,559 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 69,753 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 69,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R627 VLU 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 R627 VLU, 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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R627 VLU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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