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R413 EMJ

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,945 mi
Last recorded64,945 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 EMJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 64,945 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 61,662 miles

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

Oil leak

sills damadge

Fail 5 Sep 2008 60,894 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake discs corroded

suspension low

Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,894 miles

rear brake discs corroded

suspension low

Pass 24 May 2007 41,475 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 38,272 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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R413 EMJ is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R413 EMJ, 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

How do I check the history of R413 EMJ?

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What year was R413 EMJ registered?

R413 EMJ is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R413 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R413 EMJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R413 EMJ have outstanding finance?

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