MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear discs inner faces worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear discs inner faces worn
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
ADVISE TRACKING
CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT FULLY ILLUMINATING
HEADLAMP PATTERNS - IMAGE IS POOR. POSS NEW HEADLAMPS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR NEXT MOT
N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
SUSPENSION PIPES RUSTY
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
ADVISE PUMP UP OF SUSPENSION
ADVISE TRACKING
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT FULLY ILLUMINATING
FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION
HEADLAMP PATTERNS - IMAGE IS POOR. POSS NEW HEADLAMPS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR NEXT MOT
N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
All brakes binding slightly.
Centre rear stop lamp not fully illuminated.
Coolant leak
Some corrosion on front chassis members.
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
All brakes binding slightly.
Centre rear stop lamp not fully illuminated.
Coolant leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Some corrosion on front chassis members.
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R85 EGU is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R85 EGU, 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 R85 EGU registered?
R85 EGU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 August 1997.
Is R85 EGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R85 EGU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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