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R825 YRT

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,190 mi
Last recorded58,190 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 YRT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,190 miles

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

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 18 Feb 2011 58,190 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 27 Feb 2010 37,909 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,004 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,613 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 33,612 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,282 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 32,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,970 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 29,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YRT is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YRT, 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 YRT registered?

R825 YRT is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R825 YRT safe to buy?

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