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R81 UDP

1997 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,626 mi
Last recorded48,626 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 UDP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 48,626 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,579 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 44,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,627 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,994 miles

Hydroelasic suspension height is very low allowing little clearance between suspension bump stops, Advise suspension is pumped up to correct height to avoid more underside damage.

Near side rear wheel has a tight spot on rotation and creaks under load, suspect wheel bearing.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front subframe lower sides damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2008 35,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Hydroelasic suspension height is very low allowing little clearance between suspension bump stops, Advise suspension is pumped up to correct height to avoid more underside damage.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front subframe lower sides damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,603 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,224 miles

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 UDP is a 1997 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UDP, 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 R81 UDP registered?

R81 UDP is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R81 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R81 UDP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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