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R763 ARD

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,380 mi
Last recorded59,380 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 ARD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,380 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Nov 2010 59,291 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,572 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 54,572 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,484 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 49,386 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,292 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 43,268 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,079 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 37,074 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R763 ARD is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R763 ARD, 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 R763 ARD registered?

R763 ARD is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R763 ARD safe to buy?

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