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R8 LCD

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,539 mi
Last recorded76,539 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 LCD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 76,539 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 76,536 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 75,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,782 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 73,825 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 73,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 71,402 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 71,402 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,820 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 70,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 69,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 67,244 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 67,244 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,428 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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R8 LCD is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R8 LCD, 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 R8 LCD registered?

R8 LCD is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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