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R821 VVU

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

81,990 mi
Last recorded81,990 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 VVU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2015 81,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,878 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer sill corroding

both rear tyre walls splitting

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play in rear ball joints

Fail 13 Mar 2012 79,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer sill corroding

both rear tyre walls splitting

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play in rear ball joints

Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,605 miles

brake discs all round pitted

Fail 3 Mar 2011 77,605 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

brake discs all round pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 75,853 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 75,837 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 75,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wiper switch slight play in stalk

Fail 3 Jun 2009 75,818 miles

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

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

all brake discs badly rusty

all underneath of vehicle very badly croded

different tyres fitted between front and rear axles front 185r55-15 and 205r 50-15

wiper motor very noisey or linkage

spare wheel incorrect tyre size 175r65-14 could be dangerous if fitted and wheel centre

Pass 4 Jun 2008 72,170 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front steering rack arm slight play

sign of corosion nearside front near repeater indicater

Fail 30 May 2008 72,167 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front steering rack arm slight play

sign of corosion nearside front near repeater indicater

Pass 26 Mar 2007 70,434 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 70,002 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Very Slight Play In O/S/F Wheel, Unable To Find Due To Play In Track Rod End

Wiper Stalk Insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2006 67,620 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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R821 VVU is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 R821 VVU, 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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R821 VVU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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