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R760 AKX

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,266 mi
Last recorded95,266 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 AKX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,266 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

patches of corrosion

radiator in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2015 95,094 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 May 2015 95,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 94,559 miles

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

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 8 May 2013 94,227 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

patches of corrosion

Pass 29 May 2012 94,076 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 May 2012 94,076 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 94,039 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2010 94,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2009 93,145 miles

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

all 4 brake discs surface corrosion

patches of corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2009 93,145 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 17 May 2006 83,534 miles

engine oil level low

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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R760 AKX is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R760 AKX, 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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R760 AKX is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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