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R629 SLH

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,720 mi
Last recorded141,720 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 SLH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 141,720 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 113,907 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 113,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 113,142 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 113,142 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 109,906 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 109,900 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 8,206 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 8,206 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)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 106,051 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 104,704 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2008 104,704 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 103,137 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 103,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 102,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 97,942 miles

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

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

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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R629 SLH is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R629 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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R629 SLH is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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