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R796 LOK

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,941 mi
Last recorded53,941 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 LOK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 53,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 53,860 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre tread worn low,has a screw in it and there is a small cut in the inner sidewall

Fail 3 Nov 2009 48,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R TYR TREAD WORN LOW

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,936 miles

O/S/R TYR TREAD WORN LOW

Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 46,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 46,184 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 5 Dec 2006 42,460 miles

O/S DIP BEAM PATTERN BLURRED

TYRES IN POOR CONDITION,BOTH FRONTS WORN BALD AND THIN ON INNER SECTIONS,O/S ON THREE QUARTER WIDTH LIMIT.N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN DOWN TO 1.6MM LIMIT.ADVISE ALL THREE ARE REPLACED

Fail 5 Dec 2006 42,460 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S DIP BEAM PATTERN BLURRED

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

TYRES IN POOR CONDITION,BOTH FRONTS WORN BALD AND THIN ON INNER SECTIONS,O/S ON THREE QUARTER WIDTH LIMIT.N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN DOWN TO 1.6MM LIMIT.ADVISE ALL THREE ARE REPLACED

Pass 3 Jun 2006 40,116 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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R796 LOK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R796 LOK, 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 R796 LOK registered?

R796 LOK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R796 LOK safe to buy?

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