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N222 MAK

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,520 mi
Last recorded41,520 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 MAK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 41,520 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 39,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 36,927 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2016 32,686 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 28,864 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 13 May 2014 24,900 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 21,904 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 21,523 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 21,523 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 20,900 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 20,900 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 20,459 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,604 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 19,263 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,445 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 16,740 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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N222 MAK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N222 MAK, 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 N222 MAK registered?

N222 MAK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N222 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N222 MAK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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