MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside front tyre
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
CHIP TO SCREEN
FLUID LEAK AROUND GEARBOX
GEAR LINKAGE WORN
OIL LEAK
REAR TYRES WEARING
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TOP BALL JOINT
SUSPENSION LOW
Nearside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
anti freez leek round gear box area
chip to screen
gear linkege worn
n/s/f tyre worn on edge
o/s wiper worn
o/s/f top ball joint slite play
o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn
oil leak from engin (cam belt area)
suspensin low all round
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R808 TLU is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R808 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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What year was R808 TLU registered?
R808 TLU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R808 TLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R808 TLU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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