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R693 AOV

1997 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,584 mi
Last recorded98,584 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 AOV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 98,584 miles

advanced movement to nearside front track rod end

advanced movement to nearside rear wheel bearing

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2009 97,002 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 74,709 miles

battery insecure

handbrake stiff in operation

oil leak

slight movement in nsr hub

Fail 12 May 2006 74,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

battery insecure

hand brake stiff in operation

oil leak

slight movement in nsr hub

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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R693 AOV is a 1997 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R693 AOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R693 AOV registered?

R693 AOV is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R693 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R693 AOV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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