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J15 TEW

1997 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,914 mi
Last recorded76,914 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 TEW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 76,914 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 76,626 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 65,963 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 59,831 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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J15 TEW is a 1997 MG Mgf in Black 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 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 J15 TEW, 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.

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What year was J15 TEW registered?

J15 TEW is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is J15 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 TEW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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