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M6 FAG

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

28,426 mi
Last recorded28,426 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 FAG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 28,426 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from the oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 28,418 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from the oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 27,302 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules between hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules between both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 27,284 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc inner faces pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules steel pipe between two hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside wiper blade has small split at end

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules steel pipe between two hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside wiper blade has small split at end

Oil leak oil switch ()

Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,707 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion to front disc's

Fail 18 Nov 2010 25,691 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion of front brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,019 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 22,002 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 18,447 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 14,774 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 14,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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M6 FAG is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M6 FAG, 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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M6 FAG is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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