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UAZ 1331

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,724 mi
Last recorded97,724 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAZ 1331
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 97,724 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH TOO SMALL (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Front brake discs are in a poor condition on inner fascia

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front seat loose

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,873 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 92,415 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,418 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake sticky

Fail 21 Jun 2016 81,418 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake sticky

Fail 7 Jun 2016 80,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 76,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,752 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,012 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 75,824 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 74,721 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 72,437 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 70,476 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 70,476 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Discs slightly corroded.

Front brake pads low.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 70,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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UAZ 1331 is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAZ 1331, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UAZ 1331 registered?

UAZ 1331 is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is UAZ 1331 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAZ 1331 shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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