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M9 FVV

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,077 mi
Last recorded68,077 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 FVV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 68,077 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,095 miles

Nearside Rear Upper suspension ball joint has slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2017 65,089 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 65,081 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 60,188 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 60,079 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,823 miles

hand brake could be better

Pass 9 Nov 2013 59,419 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 58,383 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 57,629 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 57,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,146 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 53,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,121 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,452 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,013 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,808 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 FVV is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

M9 FVV is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 April 1997.

Is M9 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 FVV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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