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R843 WBY

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,234 mi
Last recorded70,234 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 WBY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,234 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 69,957 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 69,031 miles

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

suspension height to low

underbody corroding [waxoil]

Pass 5 Dec 2009 68,145 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 68,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 67,830 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 66,612 miles

Coolant leak

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

battery leaking acid into boot

Pass 14 Oct 2006 64,939 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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R843 WBY is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R843 WBY, 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 R843 WBY registered?

R843 WBY is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R843 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R843 WBY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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