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R726 KRR

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,268 mi
Last recorded49,268 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 KRR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 49,268 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 49,060 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 48,750 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 48,510 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 48,510 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 47,770 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 47,566 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,207 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 47,207 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 46,784 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,228 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 45,228 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19/19 (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working rb382 (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working rb501 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,749 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 41,749 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked 205/55/15 86v (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,610 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2014 37,724 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,072 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,721 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,626 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 36,322 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,006 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 34,974 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,324 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,632 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 33,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,822 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 31,670 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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R726 KRR is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R726 KRR, 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 R726 KRR registered?

R726 KRR is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R726 KRR safe to buy?

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