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R830 RJO

1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,132 mi
Last recorded95,132 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc72,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 RJO
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 95,132 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs poor

Fail 15 Jan 2009 95,083 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front discs poor

Pass 14 May 2007 90,658 miles

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

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

windscreen lightly stratched zone a + b

Fail 3 May 2007 90,520 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

windscreen lightly scratched zone A + B

Pass 30 Mar 2006 83,348 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
Full MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc reliability report

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R830 RJO is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 72,212 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R830 RJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R830 RJO registered?

R830 RJO is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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