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R844 MCW

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,739 mi
Last recorded117,739 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 MCW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2016 117,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

handbrake performance only just met requirements

Pass 19 Jun 2015 117,649 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 117,649 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 May 2014 117,464 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 117,372 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 117,372 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 116,938 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 116,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 116,762 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 116,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 116,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 116,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 115,703 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 115,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 114,674 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 114,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 114,426 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)

Front Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 104,560 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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R844 MCW is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R844 MCW, 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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R844 MCW is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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