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R886 UKE

1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,347 mi
Last recorded58,347 miles
Recorded on21 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

RegistrationR886 UKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 58,347 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 56,632 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 54,008 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 54,008 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 47,530 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear handbrake slightly low in effort

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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R886 UKE is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R886 UKE, 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 R886 UKE registered?

R886 UKE is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R886 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 UKE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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