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R75 UDP

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,964 mi
Last recorded107,964 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 UDP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 107,964 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 103,204 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 103,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 101,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 6 Jul 2010 101,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 10 Jul 2009 91,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 91,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 84,864 miles

both rear top ball joints slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2007 75,757 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 74,576 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 4,576 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R75 UDP is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc 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 R75 UDP, 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 R75 UDP registered?

R75 UDP is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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