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R471 VBY

1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,359 mi
Last recorded65,359 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc72,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 VBY
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 65,359 miles

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)

n/s seat belt operation tight...

o/s/r top ball joint worn...

rear shock bushes worn...

Fail 1 May 2008 65,359 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

n/s seat belt operation tight...

o/s/r top ball joint worn...

rear shock bushes worn...

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,028 miles

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

front discs corroded/worn..

front pads worn low..

wipers weak clearing screen..

Pass 5 Apr 2006 52,263 miles

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

front number plate damaged

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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R471 VBY is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 72,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R471 VBY, 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 29 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R471 VBY registered?

R471 VBY is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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