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R611 NAU

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,763 mi
Last recorded87,763 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 NAU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 87,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 81,117 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 81,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 73,570 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES STARTING TO CORROED.

FRONT TO BACK CLUTCH STEEL HYDRAULIC PIPE CORRODED.

HANDBRAKE AJUSTMENT.

REAR DISCS CORRODING.

Fail 14 Feb 2006 73,570 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES STARTING TO CORROED.

FRONT TO BACK CLUTCH STEEL HYDRULIC PIPE CORRODED.

HANDBRAKE AJUSTMENT.

NO DASH PANEL LIGHTS.

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORROEDING.

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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R611 NAU is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R611 NAU, 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 R611 NAU registered?

R611 NAU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R611 NAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R611 NAU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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