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R844 OES

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,320 mi
Last recorded46,320 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,320 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,950 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2016 42,950 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,683 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 42,683 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear subframes in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,139 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake disc pitted and worn

Fail 3 Jun 2014 42,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake disc pitted and worn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,196 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACE CORRODED AND PITTED

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED AND PITTED

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

CLUTCH HYDRAULIC PIPE CORRODED AND LEAKING

Fail 23 May 2013 41,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACE CORRODED AND PITTED

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED AND PITTED

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

CLUTCH HYDRAULIC PIPE CORRODED AND LEAKING

Pass 22 May 2012 38,932 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake disc inner face worn

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 13 May 2011 38,242 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 May 2011 38,242 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 37,469 miles

FRONT TO REAR WATER PIPES CORROED AND LEAKING.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 36,643 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE NR LIMITS. FRONT TO REAR WATER PIPES LEAKING

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 May 2009 36,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE NR LIMITS. FRONT TO REAR WATER PIPES LEAKING

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 35,253 miles

FRONT TO REAR WATER PIPES WEEPING AND CORRODED.

Fail 13 May 2008 35,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

FRONT TO REAR WATER PIPES WEEPING AND CORRODED.

Pass 8 May 2007 63,392 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 63,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

FRONT TO REAR METAL WATER PIPES RUSTEY AND LEAKING.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,316 miles

WATER LEAK FROM N/S/BOTTOM RAD.? HOSE.

Fail 30 Mar 2006 31,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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 OES 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 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 R844 OES, 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 OES is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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