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R787 TOK

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,055 mi
Last recorded55,055 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 TOK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2014 55,055 miles

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

Offside front brack grabbing slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,055 miles

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

Offside front brack grabbing slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2013 50,868 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 50,342 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 50,040 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 May 2011 50,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,099 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,167 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 45,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,689 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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R787 TOK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R787 TOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R787 TOK registered?

R787 TOK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R787 TOK safe to buy?

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