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R569 AKM

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,264 mi
Last recorded91,264 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 AKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 91,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear torsion bar bushes have slight play but not deemed excessive, both sides

both front too rear coolant pipes corroded not leaking at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,912 miles

rear brake pipes corroding but heavily greased

Fail 28 Jun 2017 90,912 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes corroding but heavily greased

Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,253 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish and split/crack

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes corroding

corrosion noted throughout underside of vehicle on all components

some noise noted rotating nearside front wheel

Fail 14 Jun 2016 90,253 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish and split/crack

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes corroding

corrosion noted throughout underside of vehicle on all components

some noise noted rotating nearside front wheel

Fail 19 Apr 2016 90,253 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect near side (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion starting in places on rear brake pipes

front bumper damaged

movement in rear tack control arm outer bushes

sligh corrosion starting in front of rear subframe

slight cracking on tyre walls

slight movement in front wheel bearings

slight noise from both front wheels

steel water pipes front to rear of vehicle corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2009 90,020 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 90,020 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake pipes round engine compartment starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2008 89,631 miles

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2008 89,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 29 May 2007 88,381 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 86,988 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 86,940 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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R569 AKM is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver 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 R569 AKM, 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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R569 AKM is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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