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R812 TGF

1997 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,883 mi
Last recorded84,883 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 TGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,846 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 80,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 80,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine has a water leak(head gasket).

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S and N/S headlights have blue tinted bulbs and are rather dim.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer is corroding.

O/S/R and N/S/R upper ball joints have some play, especially the N/S/R.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,294 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,714 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,642 miles

exhaust 2nd skin broken

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape on limit

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape

screenwashers need adjustment

slight rear light interaction

suspension needs to be pumped up

Fail 27 Jul 2009 68,642 miles

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

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

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

exhaust 2nd skin broken

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape on limit

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape

screenwashers need adjustment

slight rear light interaction

suspension needs to be pumped up

Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,302 miles

both front tyres worn uneven on inner edges

headlight patterns poor

suspension appears to be low

Fail 11 Aug 2008 66,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn uneven on inner edges

headlight patterns poor

suspension appears to be low

Pass 23 Jul 2007 63,519 miles

advisory items from initial test still apply

Fail 20 Jul 2007 63,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both dip headlamp images very poor - on limit of failure

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f top suspension swivels

Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,227 miles

advisory items from initial test still apply

Fail 27 Jul 2006 60,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

all brakes appear rusted

coolant leaking

lift in o/s/f upper ball joint on limit

n/s/r tyre low pressure

slight lift in n/s/f upper and both rear upper ball joints †

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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R812 TGF is a 1997 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R812 TGF, 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 R812 TGF registered?

R812 TGF is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R812 TGF safe to buy?

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