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R496 GGJ

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,158 mi
Last recorded48,158 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 GGJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,219 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,751 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,923 miles

exhaust silencer to catalyst bracket fractured.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 43,923 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust silencer to catalyst bracket fractured.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,090 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 42,622 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,622 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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R496 GGJ is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R496 GGJ, 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 R496 GGJ registered?

R496 GGJ is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R496 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 GGJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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