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R687 MMO

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,770 mi
Last recorded104,770 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 MMO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2013 104,770 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 84,807 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 72,791 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,900 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,353 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 42,555 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 39,149 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 39,149 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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R687 MMO is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R687 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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What year was R687 MMO registered?

R687 MMO is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R687 MMO safe to buy?

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