MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,432 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
water leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
water leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?
Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R970 THN is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 68,761 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R970 THN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R970 THN?
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What year was R970 THN registered?
R970 THN is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 20 February 1998.
Is R970 THN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R970 THN shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R970 THN have outstanding finance?
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