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R412 BDL

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,956 mi
Last recorded64,956 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 BDL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,956 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,954 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 5,171 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,608 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,518 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 42,962 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 39,093 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R412 BDL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R412 BDL, 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 R412 BDL registered?

R412 BDL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 November 1997.

Is R412 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R412 BDL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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