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R506 JTW

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,260 mi
Last recorded81,260 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 JTW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,260 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 81,221 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 80,622 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 74,937 miles

offside headlamp light output reduced

possible slightly roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,337 miles

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

brake pipes leading to offside rear and nearside rear pitted but not considered excessive

offside and nearside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 1 Dec 2010 63,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear and nearside rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm

Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,093 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 51,691 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 51,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,253 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,244 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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R506 JTW is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R506 JTW, 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 R506 JTW registered?

R506 JTW is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R506 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 JTW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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