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R704 PEL

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,210 mi
Last recorded28,210 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 PEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 28,210 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 28,018 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 27,991 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 6 Jul 2017 27,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,745 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 27,653 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,430 miles

Off side front tyre tread inner edge misshapened

Rear centre stop lamp not working

Fail 19 Jun 2014 27,430 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Off side front tyre tread inner edge misshapened

Rear centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 May 2013 26,705 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 26,690 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,063 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 26,063 miles

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

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

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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R704 PEL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R704 PEL, 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 R704 PEL registered?

R704 PEL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R704 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R704 PEL shows 12 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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