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M9 DWP

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,529 mi
Last recorded51,529 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 DWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 51,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 51,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 51,424 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 51,068 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 50,152 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 49,464 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 49,133 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,045 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

Pass 24 Sep 2014 48,450 miles

ALL DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED/PITTED

Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,987 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS PITTED

SUSPENSION LOW (ADVISE PUMP UP)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,877 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)

SUSPENSION LEVAL (LOW)!(ADVISE PUMP UP)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 46,042 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES SHAPE

SRS LIGHT

Fail 25 Sep 2010 45,692 miles

BRAKE/CLUTCH/FUEL PIPES,CORRODED/ HEAVILY GREASED?

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

WIPERS DETEORATING

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 45,692 miles

BRAKE/CLUTCH/FUEL PIPES,CORRODED/ HEAVILY GREASED?

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)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

WIPERS DETEORATING

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,876 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,312 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 40,431 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 40,029 miles

DISCS RUSTY.

Pass 2 Sep 2005 39,494 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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M9 DWP is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M9 DWP, 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 M9 DWP registered?

M9 DWP is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is M9 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 DWP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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