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M90 CJB

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,078 mi
Last recorded108,078 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 CJB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 108,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 108,057 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 108,045 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 107,872 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 104,734 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 100,323 miles

both outer sills damaged

exhaust flexi poor condition

front and rear subframes corroded

rear tyres melted? got hot

windscreen damaged zone a below 10mm

Fail 6 Jun 2011 100,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both outer sills damaged

exhaust flexi poor condition

front and rear subframes corroded

nearside and offside handbrake performance low

rear tyres melted? got hot

windscreen damaged zone a below 10mm

Pass 8 Jun 2010 98,922 miles

both subframes rusted

Pass 19 May 2009 95,564 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 May 2009 95,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 94,269 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 94,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2007 92,755 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 89,665 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 89,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded

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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M90 CJB is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 M90 CJB, 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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M90 CJB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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