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R857 UOD

1997 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,129 mi
Last recorded99,129 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 UOD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 99,129 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 96,323 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fluid suspension needs pump up

Pass 2 Oct 2009 91,356 miles

front discs rusted

Fail 2 Oct 2009 91,356 miles

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

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

front discs rusted

Pass 12 Sep 2008 87,863 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and perishing

nearside registration plate lamp dim

Pass 21 Sep 2007 71,786 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 71,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear indicators going white

ns front tyre worn low

Pass 12 Jan 2007 66,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 57,213 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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R857 UOD is a 1997 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOD, 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 R857 UOD registered?

R857 UOD is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R857 UOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 UOD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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