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R8 JMA

1997 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,190 mi
Last recorded2,190 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 JMA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 2,190 miles

parking brake efficiency lower on nearside rear

Fail 11 Mar 2021 2,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

parking brake efficiency lower on nearside rear

Pass 25 Mar 2020 2,010 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 1,994 miles

Coolant leak radiator hose clip rusty ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 1,963 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 1,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brakes have surface rust

Pass 20 Jun 2006 1,329 miles

altenator belt slack

battery insecure

surfaces of all four brake discs quite rusty

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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R8 JMA is a 1997 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R8 JMA, 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 R8 JMA registered?

R8 JMA is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R8 JMA safe to buy?

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