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R646 BKV

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,725 mi
Last recorded40,725 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 BKV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 40,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

slight drag on both sides rear brakes

Pass 5 Nov 2022 38,001 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 37,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured Foremost Mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside Of Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2021 36,314 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 36,103 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid at caliper bleed screw (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 33,815 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

service brake and parking brake slightly low o/s rear

Pass 20 Oct 2018 32,201 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear end slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 30,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 30,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,327 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 28,906 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

steering angle sensor warning light on

Fail 14 Jul 2015 28,901 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre perishing

steering angle sensor warning light on

Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Aug 2011 25,662 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 23,330 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 23,330 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)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,728 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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R646 BKV is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R646 BKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R646 BKV registered?

R646 BKV is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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