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R839 BRP

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,171 mi
Last recorded90,171 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 BRP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 90,171 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 88,835 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 87,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 84,693 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 80,695 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 80,695 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 79,912 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 79,912 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,818 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 78,818 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,865 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 74,307 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 74,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 71,089 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,873 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 67,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE FRONT DISCS WORN

ADVISE OSR DISC CORRODED

CYLINDER HEAD LEAKING COOLANT

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

STRONG ADVISE FRONT TO REAR COOLANT PIPES CORRODED & LEAKIG

Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,938 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 61,099 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 61,099 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 60,833 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,358 miles

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

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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R839 BRP is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R839 BRP, 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 R839 BRP registered?

R839 BRP is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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