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LAZ 8750

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,073 mi
Last recorded74,073 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 8750
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 74,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2020 73,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,905 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 67,110 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,142 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,957 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front wiper split

Fail 18 Oct 2012 62,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front wiper split

Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,602 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 62,602 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 61,695 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,088 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,358 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 60,358 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 58,321 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 58,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 55,409 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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LAZ 8750 is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LAZ 8750, 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 LAZ 8750 registered?

LAZ 8750 is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is LAZ 8750 safe to buy?

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