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R81 CBK

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,608 mi
Last recorded138,608 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 CBK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 138,608 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front wing mirror damaged

nearside rear inner sill has surface corrosion

offside front wing has a different colour to the car

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2017 138,579 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped MAIN AT REAR (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WING JAGGED EDGE (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported OFFSIDE MOUNT BROKEN AND CORRODED NEARSIDE BADLY CORRODED (7.1.1)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement on bump stops needs suspension pumped up (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR UPPER BALL JOINTS SLIGHTLY WORN WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (2.7.4)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged CRACKED ()

Offside DOOR CHECK STRAP FAULTY

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 137,614 miles

Both front and rear subframes corroded bot not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 137,511 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 134,620 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

center stop light not working

Pass 27 Nov 2013 132,603 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak and oil leak

emissions failed but on full test just passed

Fail 26 Nov 2013 132,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak and oil leak

emissions failed but on full test just passed

Pass 16 Nov 2012 128,020 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Nov 2011 123,315 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 123,315 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 119,814 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 117,904 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 117,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 114,600 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise . .. centre stop light has been removed.

Fail 30 Oct 2008 114,523 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 112,502 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 103,936 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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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R81 CBK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R81 CBK, 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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R81 CBK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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