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M6 FSE

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,229 mi
Last recorded79,229 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 FSE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 79,229 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 79,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,188 miles

reg plates changed for mot

Fail 26 Jul 2017 79,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

reg plates changed for mot

Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,017 miles

advises number plates stuck on

Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,836 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 77,420 miles

number plates at time test correct others in car

Pass 8 Aug 2008 75,440 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 75,440 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 71,674 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 71,674 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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 FSE is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FSE, 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 M6 FSE registered?

M6 FSE is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is M6 FSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 FSE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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