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R703 BJO

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,810 mi
Last recorded69,810 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 BJO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,810 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 69,802 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,590 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 69,322 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 64,369 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,289 miles

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

both beam patterns dull

Fail 2 Nov 2009 62,289 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both beam patterns dull

Pass 10 Nov 2008 60,181 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 60,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 57,044 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 54,615 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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R703 BJO is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R703 BJO, 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 R703 BJO registered?

R703 BJO is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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