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M444 SBS

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,013 mi
Last recorded62,013 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 SBS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 62,013 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear clutch line corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2020 62,013 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear clutch line corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 57,801 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,530 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 57,530 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,174 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 57,174 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,782 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 56,776 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust hanger broke

Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,752 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 56,752 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 5 May 2011 56,748 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,666 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 56,666 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

both front to rear coolant pipes corroded and leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2005 56,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

as per original checklist

Fail 23 Aug 2005 56,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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M444 SBS is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M444 SBS, 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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M444 SBS is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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