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R705 BJO

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,643 mi
Last recorded63,643 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 BJO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 63,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer area (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded/pitted inside edge

both front tyres cracking/deteriating

both rear brake discs corroded inside edge

both rear inner sill areas appear corroded

front sub frame corroding extending into suspension components

metal sections of both front brake hoses corroded

rear sub frame corroding extending into suspension arms

Fail 15 Nov 2016 63,637 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer area (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded/pitted inside edge

both front tyres cracking/deteriating

both rear brake discs corroded inside edge

both rear inner sill areas appear corroded

front sub frame corroding extending into suspension components

metal sections of both front brake hoses corroded

rear sub frame corroding extending into suspension arms

Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, metal sections corroding (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres cracking / deteriating

both rear brake discs corroded

front suspension arms, hub components corroded

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 63,471 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, metal sections corroding (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres cracking / deteriating

both rear brake discs corroded

front suspension arms, hub components corroded

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 62,720 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 59,884 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 59,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 56,357 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 56,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,532 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 53,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

washers getting slow

Fail 29 Jun 2009 52,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,089 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 51,991 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 51,649 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 51,638 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)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,487 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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R705 BJO is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R705 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 R705 BJO registered?

R705 BJO is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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