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K13 RFS

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,415 mi
Last recorded68,415 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 RFS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 68,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 65,931 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 62,030 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 55,540 miles

Clutch pipe corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 55,540 miles

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

Clutch pipe corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,754 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s headlight beam image fading

Pass 9 Jun 2015 48,545 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded slightly on inner face

rust forming on both outer sills

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,204 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Washer Jets Partialy Blocked

Fail 30 Jul 2013 45,196 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlamp reflector slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,575 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,611 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 43,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,295 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,994 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 40,994 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 35,676 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 35,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 34,927 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 32,925 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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K13 RFS is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K13 RFS, 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 K13 RFS registered?

K13 RFS is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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