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R456 ABK

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,271 mi
Last recorded61,271 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 ABK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,271 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Jun 2012 61,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,074 miles

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

slight noise from front weel bearings

Fail 22 Jun 2011 60,074 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight noise from front weel bearings

Pass 24 May 2010 56,396 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 56,396 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 54,775 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 54,775 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,212 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 52,212 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,975 miles

n/s/r disc slightley scored

o/s/r front disc pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,604 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 46,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R456 ABK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R456 ABK, 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 R456 ABK registered?

R456 ABK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R456 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 ABK shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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