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J111 SRJ

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,047 mi
Last recorded68,047 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 SRJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,047 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

number plates have honeycomb backing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,162 miles

185/55R15 TYRES FITTED ON FRONT AND 205/50R15 TYRES FITTED ON REAR OF CAR

SRS LIGHT SHOWING ON DASH

Fail 16 Sep 2008 64,158 miles

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

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

185/55R15 TYRES FITTED ON FRONT AND 205/50R15 TYRES FITTED ON REAR OF CAR

SRS LIGHT SHOWING ON DASH

Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,834 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,257 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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J111 SRJ is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red 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 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 J111 SRJ, 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 J111 SRJ registered?

J111 SRJ is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J111 SRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 SRJ 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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