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R730 NTT

1997 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,621 mi
Last recorded107,621 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 NTT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 107,621 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Age cracks in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Unable to fully assess under vehicle condition due to heavy application of underseal/paint

Vehicle boiled after emissions test

Pass 26 Jan 2012 106,412 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

h/brake travel

sills welded

subframes rusted

Fail 18 Jan 2012 106,403 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

subframes rusted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 102,674 miles

Coolant pipes corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 102,667 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Water pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,384 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 97,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 6 Feb 2008 97,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Feb 2007 95,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 87,146 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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R730 NTT is a 1997 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R730 NTT, 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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R730 NTT is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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