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R807 UKU

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,828 mi
Last recorded64,828 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 UKU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,828 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,205 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly at rear

Light corrosion on all brakes

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Poor image on both headlights

Fail 13 Aug 2016 64,203 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly at rear

Light corrosion on all brakes

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Poor image on both headlights

Fail 16 Jul 2016 64,203 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs light rust

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,768 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2015 63,758 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2013 63,424 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 63,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 62,209 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,687 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 57,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,906 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front sceen washwer jet /low aim

slight noise from near side front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Nov 2008 50,803 miles

//noise from near side front wheel /brake pads / or wheel bearing //

Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,137 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 49,127 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 46,438 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 43,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2005 43,061 miles

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

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)

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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R807 UKU is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green 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 R807 UKU, 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 R807 UKU registered?

R807 UKU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R807 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R807 UKU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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