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MLV 985R

1991 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,272 mi
Last recorded98,272 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLV 985R
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2018 98,272 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2016 94,105 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Nov 2016 94,099 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,993 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 93,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2013 93,612 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 93,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,492 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 92,954 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 92,643 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 91,946 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 91,486 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 91,059 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 89,894 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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MLV 985R is a 1991 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MLV 985R, 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 35 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MLV 985R registered?

MLV 985R is a 1991 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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