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R761 NGA

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,097 mi
Last recorded82,097 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 NGA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,097 miles

both front and rear discs rusty,

Pass 15 Mar 2013 80,988 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 69,653 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 79,099 miles

front and rear suspension / brake /steering system has corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2012 79,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear suspension / brake /steering system has corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 77,655 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 77,509 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 76,133 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 73,443 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 70,846 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge of tread

nearside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

offside headlamp lens begining to deteriorate

windscreen washers poor

Fail 20 Nov 2007 70,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge of tread

offside headlamp lens begining to deteriorate

rear brake pads worn and rusted

windscreen washers poor

Pass 22 Nov 2006 68,880 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front anti roll bar bushes and drop link rubbers starting to crack

slight movement left steering rack arm inner ball joint

Pass 17 Nov 2005 67,090 miles

1)cannot see front brake condition properly req closer inspection 2) front tyres 185 55 15 rears 205 50 15 3) front tyres worn on edges - tracking ?

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 NGA is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R761 NGA registered?

R761 NGA is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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