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R709 DDL

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,633 mi
Last recorded44,633 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 DDL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 43,423 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 43,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 43,093 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,927 miles

car struggled to pass emissions test headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 29 Oct 2015 42,749 miles

car struggled to pass emissions test

headlamp lenses cloudy...poor image

Fail 27 Oct 2015 42,749 miles

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

car struggled to pass emissions test

headlamp lenses cloudy...poor image

Pass 22 Oct 2014 42,447 miles

both front brake hose ferrules rusted..car just met emission levels..rear hose ferrules slight rusting..suspension levels are low

Pass 29 Oct 2013 42,195 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise suspension levels low...emmissions just met limits

Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,767 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 41,728 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)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 41,250 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,840 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,259 miles

handbrake just met efficiency...emissions took a long time to pass mot limits...cat??

Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,786 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,251 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 38,669 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 37,536 miles

Front brake imbalance 22%, failure is at 25+%...

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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R709 DDL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R709 DDL, 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 R709 DDL registered?

R709 DDL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R709 DDL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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