MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,133 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front lower subframe , slightly corroded .
p/s rear tyre slightly perished on the tread pattern and inner side walls .
rear suspension parts all slightly corroded .
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
handbrake requires adjustment
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Slight water leak
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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R686 VEG is a 1997 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 R686 VEG, 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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R686 VEG is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R686 VEG safe to buy?
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