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R846 LPN

1997 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,126 mi
Last recorded32,126 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 LPN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 32,126 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 30,353 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 30,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 28,221 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 25,165 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 25,145 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 24,888 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 24,863 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 24,840 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 24,815 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded at rear

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on inner side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2018 24,680 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 24,658 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,468 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,231 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,756 miles

slight play in o/s/r top balljoint

Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,864 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,017 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 22,017 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 16 Oct 2007 20,352 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,321 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 17,221 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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R846 LPN is a 1997 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R846 LPN, 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 R846 LPN registered?

R846 LPN is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R846 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R846 LPN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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