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R857 KVV

1997 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,640 mi
Last recorded100,640 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 KVV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 100,640 miles

brake very poor

Fail 3 Nov 2011 99,281 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 99,281 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 96,383 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 96,383 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 94,028 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 94,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 93,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust in poor condition.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre under inflated.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 93,127 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust shield corroded and insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2008 93,121 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear coolant pipes leaking. badly corroded pipes

rear exhaust shield corroded and insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2007 91,689 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 91,688 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 81,753 miles

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

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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R857 KVV is a 1997 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R857 KVV, 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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R857 KVV is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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