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R660 CGO

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,173 mi
Last recorded73,173 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 CGO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,173 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 73,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,028 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 69,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 68,315 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 68,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 66,445 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 64,216 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 64,216 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 61,710 miles

front suspension low

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 24 Nov 2006 59,502 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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R660 CGO is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R660 CGO, 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 R660 CGO registered?

R660 CGO is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R660 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R660 CGO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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