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R761 BLF

1997 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,007 mi
Last recorded67,007 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 BLF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,007 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2008 66,024 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight smell of petrol inside of vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2008 66,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Coolant leak

slight smell of petrol inside of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2007 64,761 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 64,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 62,916 miles

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

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

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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R761 BLF is a 1997 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R761 BLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R761 BLF registered?

R761 BLF is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R761 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 BLF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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