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R690 VFC

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,892 mi
Last recorded76,892 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 VFC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,892 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 76,892 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside lower ball jpint slight play

nearside rear brake disc deterioated

nearside rear shocker bush slight play

Fail 24 Nov 2009 60,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

battery insecure

cluth pedal antislip missing

spare wheel insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,596 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery insecure

cluth pedal antislip missing

spare wheel insecure

Pass 23 May 2008 52,869 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 52,869 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 51,456 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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R690 VFC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R690 VFC, 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 R690 VFC registered?

R690 VFC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R690 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 VFC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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