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R825 RFP

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,970 mi
Last recorded74,970 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 RFP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,970 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT

REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES BEGINNING TO DE LAMINATE

VEHICLE HAS EXSTENSIVE UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 26 Jul 2013 72,962 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS APPROACHING LIMIT OF WEAR

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT

REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES BEGINING TO DE LAMINATE

UNABLE TO TEST EMISSIONS DUE TO EXHAUST CONDITION

VECHICLE HAS EXSTENSIVE UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,627 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front wing on nearside taped up

Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,265 miles

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 68,265 miles

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 68,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,406 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 66,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,980 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 65,448 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 65,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,397 miles

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

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

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

coolant pipes rusty

nail in tyre

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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R825 RFP is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R825 RFP, 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 R825 RFP registered?

R825 RFP is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R825 RFP safe to buy?

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