MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,819 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
coolant pipes leaking
indicator side repeaters slightly dim
n/s/r engine mounting memeber corroded and holed
o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy
o/s/r handbrake lever siezed
one bulb in centre stop lamp not working
rear suspension top ball joints and lower bushes wearing
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?
Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R797 ARD is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 72,212 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R797 ARD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R797 ARD registered?
R797 ARD is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 5 August 1997.
Is R797 ARD safe to buy?
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