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R677 NGA

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

41,720 mi
Last recorded41,720 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 NGA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 41,720 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 41,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 41,406 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 41,254 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 40,047 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 38,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 38,428 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper ball joint has slight play

Fail 16 May 2018 38,428 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 23 May 2017 38,003 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 38,003 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 37,637 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 36,588 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 36,588 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 35,876 miles

both headlight aims dull

Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,306 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 35,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,721 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,909 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 33,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 33,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,457 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 32,457 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,698 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,119 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 30,576 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 30,576 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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R677 NGA is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R677 NGA, 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 R677 NGA registered?

R677 NGA is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R677 NGA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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