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R774 UKH

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,975 mi
Last recorded91,975 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 UKH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 91,975 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,355 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,491 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,493 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,534 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 75,294 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,294 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 71,778 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 60,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise both front brake discs slight corroding

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise both front wipers splitting

advise bulbs out on high level stop light

advise wash wipe switch loose

Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,212 miles

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

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

advise both front brake discs slight corroding

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise both front wipers splitting

advise bulbs out on high level stop light

advise wash wipe switch loose

Fail 13 Mar 2009 60,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise both front brake discs slight corroding

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise both front wipers splitting

advise bulbs out on high level stop light

advise wash wipe switch loose

Fail 2 Mar 2009 59,960 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f steering has slight play detected at wheels when on full lock

Fail 16 Feb 2009 59,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f steering has slight play detected at wheels when on full lock

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,720 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 45,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 35,365 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 35,365 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 10,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R774 UKH 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 63.2%.

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 R774 UKH, 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 R774 UKH registered?

R774 UKH is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R774 UKH safe to buy?

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