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R764 GGO

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,813 mi
Last recorded34,813 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 GGO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 34,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 33,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BY ENGINE BULKHEAD (1.1.11 (c))

TYRE PRESSURES LOW + O/S/R PUNCTURED

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH N/S AND O/S OUTER >> NEW ADVISED + ALIGNMENT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 33,162 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH ON/OFF (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BY ENGINE BULKHEAD (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low N/S (4.1.2 (a))

TYRE PRESSURES LOW + O/S/R PUNCTURED

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH N/S AND O/S OUTER >> NEW ADVISED + ALIGNMENT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 32,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 32,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible excessivly delaminated and lost reflectiveness (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 29,314 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,347 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 28,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,652 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 26,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 25,436 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 23,745 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 23,745 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 22,983 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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R764 GGO is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R764 GGO, 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 R764 GGO registered?

R764 GGO is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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