MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
n/s/f brake slightly binding
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
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.
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
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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