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L7 TJF

1997 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,349 mi
Last recorded31,349 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 TJF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 31,349 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 31,349 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 31,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 30,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 30,481 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,941 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 29,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,932 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,823 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,411 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 18,407 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,502 miles

Coolant leak

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,673 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,291 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,187 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,647 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,785 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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L7 TJF is a 1997 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L7 TJF, 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 L7 TJF registered?

L7 TJF is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is L7 TJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 TJF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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