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KAZ 7771

1997 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,031 mi
Last recorded69,031 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAZ 7771
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 69,031 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 68,783 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 68,281 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,683 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 68,282 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 75,505 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,526 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 62,951 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 62,951 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 61,277 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 61,277 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 59,526 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 59,526 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 58,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2009 58,495 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2008 56,751 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 56,751 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 56,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,027 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 52,649 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KAZ 7771 is a 1997 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KAZ 7771, 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 KAZ 7771 registered?

KAZ 7771 is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is KAZ 7771 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAZ 7771 shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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