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R868 WUK

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,609 mi
Last recorded80,609 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 WUK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,609 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 80,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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R868 WUK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R868 WUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R868 WUK registered?

R868 WUK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R868 WUK safe to buy?

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