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R677 XHL

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,502 mi
Last recorded124,502 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 XHL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 124,502 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's corroded (3.5.1i)

Under body and chassis corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 124,500 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's corroded (3.5.1i)

Under body and chassis corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 122,006 miles

Both outer sills corroded and weak at the rear

Vehicle underside and components becoming corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 121,015 miles

both outer sills at rear starting to corrode

condition of n/s/r drop link bushes poor

front to rear brake pipe at front near joint starting to corrode

n/s/f track rod end gaitor weaping grease

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 10 Apr 2015 120,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

both outer sills at rear starting to corrode

condition of n/s/r drop link bushes poor

n/s/f track rod end gaitor weaping grease

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 6 May 2014 113,500 miles

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

battery secure but not clamped

front tyres perished on outer walls

Fail 30 Apr 2014 113,500 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battery secure but not clamped

front tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 4 May 2013 109,127 miles

Front tyres have surface cracks.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 107,556 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 103,780 miles

all brake discs pitted and or scored

slight lift in offside rear upper ball joint

slight play in offside rear lower arm bush

Fail 22 Mar 2011 103,779 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs pitted and or scored

slight lift in offside rear upper ball joint

slight play in offside rear lower arm bush

Pass 14 Jul 2009 102,249 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 100,305 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 100,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 95,256 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 92,848 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 92,848 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 XHL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XHL, 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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R677 XHL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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