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R63 YRB

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

70,056 mi
Last recorded70,056 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 YRB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 70,056 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 70,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust any higher (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,762 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 69,726 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,670 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 68,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,777 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 67,777 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,288 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 67,117 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 66,262 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 May 2014 66,250 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,369 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 64,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,010 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2012 62,009 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 56,905 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 49,505 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 49,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,641 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 42,423 miles

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

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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R63 YRB is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 R63 YRB, 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 R63 YRB registered?

R63 YRB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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