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R982 UHP

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,488 mi
Last recorded55,488 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 UHP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 55,488 miles

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

slight corrosion to offside rear sill section

windscreen scored

Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,103 miles

Coolant leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 44,824 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 44,824 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant pipes under floor pan corroded and slight leak

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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R982 UHP is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R982 UHP, 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 R982 UHP registered?

R982 UHP is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R982 UHP safe to buy?

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