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R895 CNP

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,357 mi
Last recorded66,357 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 CNP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 66,357 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 63,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 63,559 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,871 miles

Slight underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2016 61,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front shock absorbers corroded and slight play I lower bushes (BORDERLINE)

Both front tyres bold on inner edges

Both headlight beam images poor (BORDERLINE)

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

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

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Subframe, anti-roll bar and suspension arms corroded

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

Front to rear clutch and coolant pipes corroded

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

Rear Subframe and suspension arms corroded

Sills/chassis slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,634 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 59,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,677 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 58,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside front crossmember repaired by welding

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,833 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,632 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 50,831 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 49,586 miles

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

headlights dull

Pass 23 Feb 2008 47,699 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,764 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 45,763 miles

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

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,649 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 43,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R895 CNP is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R895 CNP, 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 R895 CNP registered?

R895 CNP is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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