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R67 NAB

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

73,662 mi
Last recorded73,662 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 NAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,662 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight wear on the inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre has slight wear on the inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre has wear on the inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2014 73,660 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)

Nearside front tyre has slight wear on the inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre has slight wear on the inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre has wear on the inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 67,307 miles

power steering is a bit heavy.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 67,307 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

power steering is a bit heavy.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 67,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s dip beam is a bit dim.

some corrosion of the rear silencer.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 67,295 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion of the rear silencer.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 60,382 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 60,382 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,240 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on the edges 185/55/15

n/s headlight pattern just visible

nearside front tyre has slighet sidewall damage

offside front brake slight judder

Fail 14 Dec 2010 58,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn slightly on the edges 185/55/15

nearside front tyre has slighet sidewall damage

offside front brake slight judder

Pass 23 Dec 2009 57,188 miles

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

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

both headlamps patterns poor

front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm and wearing inner edge

slight corrosion inner sills

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight oil leaks

slight play n/s/r top ball joint

Fail 23 Dec 2009 57,188 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both headlamps patterns poor

front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm and wearing inner edge

slight corrosion inner sills

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight oil leaks

slight play n/s/r top ball joint

Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,117 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 56,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 55,968 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 55,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

coolant leak

front brake discs slightly distorted

Pass 12 Jan 2007 40,678 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 36,076 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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Fail 3 Dec 2005 36,076 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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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R67 NAB is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 R67 NAB, 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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R67 NAB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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