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NAY 289

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,215 mi
Last recorded72,215 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAY 289
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 72,215 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2023 72,215 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,434 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,936 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 66,932 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 65,978 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front headlamp beam images getting poor.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,978 miles

Both front headlamp beam images getting poor.

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

Pass 16 May 2012 59,249 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 53,645 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,169 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,112 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,080 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,197 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 48,546 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,231 miles

Slight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder

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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NAY 289 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 NAY 289, 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 NAY 289 registered?

NAY 289 is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is NAY 289 safe to buy?

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