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R810 LNJ

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,910 mi
Last recorded76,910 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 LNJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 76,910 miles

both rear drive shafts slight play

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 76,900 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear drive shafts slight play

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 72,998 miles

Image poor on both sides dip headlamps

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 23 May 2014 72,995 miles

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

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

Image poor on both sides dip headlamps

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 68,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both fronr headlamp beam patterns weak

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 May 2013 68,808 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

both fronr headlamp beam patterns weak

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,999 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 51,382 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 49,621 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 49,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 49,275 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,896 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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R810 LNJ is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R810 LNJ, 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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R810 LNJ is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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