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R760 NGA

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

72,440 mi
Last recorded72,440 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 NGA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 72,440 miles

underside coverd in underseal and oil

Fail 21 Jan 2026 72,440 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

underside coverd in underseal and oil

Pass 19 Dec 2024 72,324 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 72,316 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 72,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake could be better

underside covered in oil and under seal and generally corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2023 72,209 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake could be better

underside covered in oil and under seal and generally corroded

Fail 15 May 2023 72,146 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All tyres fitted to vehicle are dated between 2001 and 2008

Entire underside and components generally corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside parking brake weak in comparison with Nearside

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

Pass 12 May 2022 71,930 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 71,706 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 71,482 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 71,296 miles

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

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

underside corroded but not holed

Fail 24 Jul 2018 71,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underside corroded but not holed

Pass 6 Jul 2017 71,158 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 71,158 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,886 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,533 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,123 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 70,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,735 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 69,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,925 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,377 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 67,798 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,138 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 67,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,423 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 65,550 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 65,550 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 64,483 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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R760 NGA is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NGA, 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 R760 NGA registered?

R760 NGA is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R760 NGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R760 NGA shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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