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R616 HAC

1997 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,117 mi
Last recorded128,117 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 HAC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 128,117 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 128,019 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 128,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 122,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 122,035 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 117,729 miles

both rear brake discs wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2007 109,660 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 109,660 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 95,909 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 95,881 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R616 HAC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R616 HAC, 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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R616 HAC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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