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R808 TLU

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,740 mi
Last recorded107,740 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 TLU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 107,740 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2007 107,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 94,878 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2005 94,877 miles

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.

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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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?

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