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M300 GEE

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,992 mi
Last recorded58,992 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 GEE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 58,992 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,964 miles

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

alternator drive belt appears to be s;lipping

parking brake effort is efficient but could be better

Fail 30 Jan 2007 52,964 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

alternator drive belt slipping badly

serious coolant leak at the radiator

Pass 31 Jan 2006 44,369 miles

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

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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M300 GEE is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red 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 M300 GEE, 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 M300 GEE registered?

M300 GEE is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 November 1997.

Is M300 GEE safe to buy?

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