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R768 AKR

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,454 mi
Last recorded76,454 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 AKR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 76,454 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 76,451 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 76,339 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 76,339 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 75,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,577 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,663 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 66,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,114 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,593 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,412 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,709 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,964 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 34,963 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 34,700 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 34,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 34,347 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,654 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 28,654 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,106 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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R768 AKR is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R768 AKR, 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 R768 AKR registered?

R768 AKR is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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