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R844 RFP

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,865 mi
Last recorded74,865 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 RFP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 74,865 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 74,859 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 74,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,204 miles

brake discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2015 74,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,989 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 70,934 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 10 May 2013 70,922 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 67,752 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON A.T.O.T.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,752 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON A.T.O.T.

Pass 11 May 2011 64,486 miles

MORE THAN HALF THE HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHTS OPERATING

Pass 4 Jun 2007 64,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2006 63,239 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2006 63,236 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

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 RFP is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RFP, 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 R844 RFP registered?

R844 RFP is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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