MOT Status
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21,313 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm middle bush for track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm middle bush for track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside and offside front brake discs are very rusted on inner surfaces
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
both rear tyres are cracking on inner sidewalls
suspension appears to be low
both rear tyres are cut on the inside walls
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
both rear tyres are cut on the inside walls
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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R81 VEL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 VEL, 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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How do I check the history of R81 VEL?
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What year was R81 VEL registered?
R81 VEL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 September 1997.
Is R81 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R81 VEL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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