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R681 MMO

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,330 mi
Last recorded96,330 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 MMO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,330 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 96,329 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,142 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Heavy corrosion on osf lower suspension arm

Slight play in both front lower shock absorber mounting bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,964 miles

Coolant level low 1 liter added for test

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

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil level below minimum 1.5 liters added for test

Pass 21 Jul 2014 86,857 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 86,837 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,565 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Slight oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2012 78,901 miles

All brake discs rusty

Brake Advisories: RBT Service Brake Efficiency:58% RBT Front Brake Imbalance: 24% Both these are close to limits

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 May 2012 78,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All brake discs rusty

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear light cluster cracked

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,710 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 77,710 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

front brake discs corroded over

Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,000 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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 67,296 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 67,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 62,521 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 49,598 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 49,598 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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R681 MMO is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue 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 R681 MMO, 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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R681 MMO is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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