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R446 JPD

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,745 mi
Last recorded60,745 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 JPD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 60,745 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 57,282 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 55,377 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,422 miles

Offside Rear upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,103 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,460 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 52,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,890 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 50,804 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,804 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,550 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 49,109 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 49,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 44,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,694 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 42,684 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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R446 JPD is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R446 JPD, 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 R446 JPD registered?

R446 JPD is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R446 JPD safe to buy?

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