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R892 VLY

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,144 mi
Last recorded109,144 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 VLY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 109,144 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 98,539 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2011 98,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 89,933 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 87,642 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 85,480 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 83,416 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 83,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R892 VLY is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R892 VLY, 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 R892 VLY registered?

R892 VLY is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R892 VLY safe to buy?

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