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M90 MAU

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

63,047 mi
Last recorded63,047 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 MAU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 63,047 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 63,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 50kgf on roller (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

altenator belt missing

battery light on

unable to check off side rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 11 Jan 2022 62,362 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 61,896 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 61,896 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 60,991 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 60,991 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Jan 2019 60,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 60,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,764 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 59,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,910 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,571 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,934 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 55,035 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,670 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,415 miles

hand brake high oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2009 52,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

hand brake high oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,135 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 49,902 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,371 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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M90 MAU is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MAU, 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 M90 MAU registered?

M90 MAU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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