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R882 FKH

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,717 mi
Last recorded50,717 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 FKH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 50,717 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front to rear coolant pipe has slight leak

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,640 miles

Inner faces of front discs corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 49,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Inner faces of all discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 48,480 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 48,432 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,398 miles

Corrosion beginning to form on the offside front suspension arm

Corrosion beginning to form on the rear subframe

Fail 26 Apr 2013 47,398 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,037 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 46,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside reverse light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2011 44,447 miles

rear pads and discs in poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2011 44,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear pads and discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2010 43,760 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 42,794 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 42,258 miles

Suspension requires inflating

Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,660 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 41,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 41,307 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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R882 FKH is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R882 FKH, 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 R882 FKH registered?

R882 FKH is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R882 FKH safe to buy?

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