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M6 FRX

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,456 mi
Last recorded79,456 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 FRX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 79,456 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 79,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 78,759 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,480 miles

Advise front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2021 77,680 miles

Advise front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,385 miles

Advise front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2019 77,072 miles

Advise front and rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 8 Jun 2019 77,061 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Advise front and rear suspension components corroded.

Advise rear exhaust box strap missing.

Pass 19 May 2018 75,898 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

REAR EXHAUST STRAP CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 74,240 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 73,673 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 73,658 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 70,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in both rear upper ball joints

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,577 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips to windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r outer sill distorted

Fail 4 Jul 2012 67,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips to windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r outer sill distorted

Pass 12 May 2011 55,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 55,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 May 2010 42,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 42,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,594 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 25,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 21,281 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 21,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2006 14,522 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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M6 FRX is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M6 FRX, 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 M6 FRX registered?

M6 FRX is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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