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R694 NHG

1997 MG Mgf

Brown Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,767 mi
Last recorded82,767 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 NHG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 82,767 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 82,657 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 75,312 miles

damage on alloys front brake discs lipped and scored pads half worn exhaust rusting front to rear water pipes corroded and starting to leak

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges rear brake discs corroded and worn pads half worn

Fail 17 Jul 2009 75,312 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)

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

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

damage on alloys front brake discs lipped and scored pads half worn exhaust rusting front to rear water pipes corroded and starting to leak

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges rear brake discs corroded and worn pads half worn

Pass 3 May 2008 67,847 miles

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

slight play in both rear lower tie bar bushes

Pass 3 May 2007 67,824 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 67,822 miles

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

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

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

all rear steel brake pipes corroded but not to excess

Pass 25 Mar 2006 61,574 miles

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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R694 NHG is a 1997 MG Mgf in Brown with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R694 NHG, 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 R694 NHG registered?

R694 NHG is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R694 NHG safe to buy?

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