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R65 VEL

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,076 mi
Last recorded69,076 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 VEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 69,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2018 68,800 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)

Engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2017 65,876 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 65,876 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 62,728 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 11 May 2016 62,728 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 26 May 2015 59,685 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 59,679 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)

Pass 13 May 2014 55,992 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 55,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2013 51,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,691 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s head lamp aim very poor.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

centre upper l.e.d brake light covered over

Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,642 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,108 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,043 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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R65 VEL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R65 VEL, 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 R65 VEL registered?

R65 VEL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R65 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 VEL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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