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R768 AKX

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,315 mi
Last recorded104,315 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 104,315 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 104,313 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 104,296 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 22 May 2021 104,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 102,868 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 101,746 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 100,871 miles

PAS light on.

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 100,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

PAS light on.

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 100,397 miles

footbrake reading just above min percentage

Pass 2 Jul 2010 99,563 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 99,553 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 99,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 99,537 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2008 99,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 97,704 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 94,251 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 AKX is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AKX, 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 AKX registered?

R768 AKX is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R768 AKX safe to buy?

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