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R798 TLU

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,948 mi
Last recorded98,948 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 TLU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 98,948 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 98,928 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 95,142 miles

Rear Inner brake discs pitted on inner faces

Fail 30 Dec 2015 95,117 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower sill end fragile but not a prescribed area

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Inner brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery semi insecure

rear brake pipes to and from rear nearside union splitter and pipes to rear flexi hoses corroded

rear indicators fading to white

Fail 29 Oct 2013 82,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 80,784 miles

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

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

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

battery not fixed

dip beam reflectors tarnished

front and rear brake pads approx. 80% worn

main coolant pipes rusting f to r

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2011 77,370 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing thin inside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2010 73,753 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn thin inside edges - wheel alignment advised

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,417 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 67,204 miles

Battery inscure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front indicator lense slightly cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,204 miles

Battery inscure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front indicator lense slightly cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,355 miles

front and rear shock absorbers bushes slightly worn

Fail 2 Oct 2007 62,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear shock absorbers bushes slightly worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 57,557 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 57,557 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2005 51,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 51,613 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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R798 TLU is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R798 TLU, 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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R798 TLU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 October 1997.

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