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R771 AWT

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,890 mi
Last recorded49,890 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 AWT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 49,890 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 49,593 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded

General corrosion throughout

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 49,588 miles

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

Position lamp not working Offside rear (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Rear (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipes corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded

General corrosion throughout

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,660 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 48,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,545 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 47,939 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,647 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 47,533 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Dec 2012 45,648 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,648 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,212 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 44,859 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 43,975 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 43,461 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 43,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,021 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 43,021 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,040 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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R771 AWT is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R771 AWT, 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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R771 AWT is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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