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R780 ANK

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,898 mi
Last recorded77,898 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 ANK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 77,898 miles

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

both front tyres worn low inner edge

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r outer sill corroded

rear brake discs pitted

suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2011 77,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

both front tyres worn low inner edge

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r outer sill corroded

rear brake discs pitted

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 74,795 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 74,795 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 44,516 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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R780 ANK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R780 ANK, 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 R780 ANK registered?

R780 ANK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R780 ANK safe to buy?

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