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R89 BJV

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,198 mi
Last recorded59,198 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 BJV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2008 59,198 miles

engine noisey

front to rear coolant pipes corroded & starting to leak

offside front wishbone bushes starting to unbond

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres worn on inner edges & low 205 50 15 v

slight play in front lower shockabsorber bushes

Fail 31 May 2008 59,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine noisey

front to rear coolant pipes corroded & starting to leak

offside front wishbone bushes starting to unbond

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres worn on inner edges & low 205 50 15 v

slight play in front lower shockabsorber bushes

Pass 26 May 2007 58,201 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

chip in windsrceen

front brake discs starting to pitt

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 25 May 2006 56,543 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 54,541 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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R89 BJV is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R89 BJV, 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 R89 BJV registered?

R89 BJV is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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