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R64 FAF

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,774 mi
Last recorded58,774 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 FAF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2022 58,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 57,100 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 54,190 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,561 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,752 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 51,469 miles

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 18 Sep 2015 49,527 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 18 Sep 2015 49,527 miles

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

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 31 Mar 2014 47,021 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/f tyre starting to bold on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,021 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to bold on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,231 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,556 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,946 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,617 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,481 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,793 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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R64 FAF is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R64 FAF, 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 R64 FAF registered?

R64 FAF is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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