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R778 JPH

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,946 mi
Last recorded43,946 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 JPH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear gearbox crossmember corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 43,946 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear gearbox crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,459 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 39,167 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,041 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,791 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,666 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,919 miles

front to rear coolant pipes beginning to rust

o/s + n/s wiper blades beginning to split

o/s rear hydraulastic pipe insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,387 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 31,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 30,171 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 27,489 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 27,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 22,151 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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R778 JPH is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R778 JPH, 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 R778 JPH registered?

R778 JPH is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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