MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
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)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear nunmber plate has slight water damage
rear pads getting low
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R881 VBL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R881 VBL, 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 R881 VBL registered?
R881 VBL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 December 1997.
Is R881 VBL safe to buy?
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