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R713 DOK

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,138 mi
Last recorded46,138 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 DOK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 46,138 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 45,711 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 45,704 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 45,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 45,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 45,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front suspension low

headlight patterns poor

washers weak

Fail 13 Apr 2022 45,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front suspension low

headlight patterns poor

washers weak

Pass 7 Aug 2019 44,920 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,583 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 44,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 44,084 miles

rear brake pipe junction not bolted to rear bulkhead

windscreen scratched but not significantly effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 15 Aug 2017 44,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear brake pipe junction not bolted to rear bulkhead

windscreen scratched but not significantly effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,953 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 42,952 miles

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

suspension is low

Pass 6 May 2015 42,329 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 41,562 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 41,560 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 414,821 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 41,477 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,365 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 41,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,018 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,809 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 40,747 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 40,747 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,632 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 40,624 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,501 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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R713 DOK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R713 DOK, 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 R713 DOK registered?

R713 DOK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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