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R899 EMX

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,719 mi
Last recorded62,719 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 EMX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 62,719 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 62,700 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,820 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 60,820 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Vehicle over heating.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,521 miles

front and rear discs corroded and pitted

rear brake pipes are surface rusty

rear exhaust box is rusty but not blowing

subframes have very light surface rust

Pass 29 Nov 2016 59,805 miles

advise exhaust box corroded but not blowing

advise front and rear brake discs corroding and pitted

Fail 29 Nov 2016 59,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise exhaust box corroded but not blowing

advise front and rear brake discs corroding and pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 58,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe has light surface rust

Offside Rear brake pipe has light surface rust

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 57,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn on 1.6mm legal limit - ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

front and rear brake discs have light surface rust

Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,409 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,902 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 51,996 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,663 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,697 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,287 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 46,286 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2006 39,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 35,165 miles

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

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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R899 EMX is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R899 EMX, 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 R899 EMX registered?

R899 EMX is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R899 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R899 EMX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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