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R823 AHJ

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

47,130 mi
Last recorded47,130 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 AHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 47,130 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 47,098 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension system inoperative all round (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,835 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,748 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 46,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 46,059 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,232 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,184 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 42,343 miles

both front tyres have accelerated wear on inside edge

very little movement in front suspention

Fail 10 Aug 2015 42,343 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front tyres have accelerated wear on inside edge

very little movement in front suspention

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,355 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 40,557 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,999 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 38,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,405 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 38,405 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front number plate broken

Pass 4 Sep 2010 37,643 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 33,027 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,027 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 31,121 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 31,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,506 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust clamp joints corroding

slight coroision rear exhaust box

some rear no.plate dirt

Fail 16 Aug 2007 29,506 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust clamp joints corroding

slight coroision rear exhaust box

some rear no.plate dirt

Fail 5 Sep 2006 29,347 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,347 miles

Coolant leak

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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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R823 AHJ is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R823 AHJ, 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 R823 AHJ registered?

R823 AHJ is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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