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R84 MAF

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,235 mi
Last recorded137,235 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 MAF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 137,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 137,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 133,213 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 133,211 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 129,148 miles

Nearside registration plate deteriorated

Offside registration plate lamp deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2015 124,798 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 121,306 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 121,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 116,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

vehicle low

Fail 25 Apr 2013 116,972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

vehicle low

Pass 23 May 2012 117,873 miles

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

Oil leak

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

battery insacure

Fail 9 May 2012 117,854 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery insacure

Pass 4 May 2011 110,622 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded and poor

both front anti roll bar bushes brakets damaged and off side front bush breaking up

both front wiper blades poor

exhaust system corroded and poor

front to rear brake pipes slighty corroded

near side rear abs wire not in holder

oil leak from engine area

sub frames corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 110,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded and poor

both front anti roll bar bushes brakets damaged and off side front bush breaking up

both front wiper blades poor

exhaust system corroded and poor

front to rear brake pipes slighty corroded

near side rear abs wire not in holder

oil leak from engine area

sub frames corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2010 87,364 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 9 Apr 2010 87,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Apr 2009 67,671 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 67,641 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

front washers are poor, oil leak from engine, off side front tyre is low on inner edge, play in both rear wheel bearings, front brake discs are pitted, rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2008 61,591 miles

Front and rear suspension low.

Pass 8 May 2006 54,774 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 54,774 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)

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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R84 MAF 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 R84 MAF, 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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R84 MAF is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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