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R922 AWY

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,560 mi
Last recorded55,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 AWY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 55,560 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres sidewall slightly perished (have been run flat)

handbrake travel on limit

interia mirror missing

nearside front wing slightly damaged

offside top ball joint has slight play

rear exhaust heatsheild corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2007 55,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

both rear indicators slightly discolered

both rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished (have been run flat)

interia mirror missing

nearside front wing slightly damaged

offside top ball joint has slight play

rear exhaust heatsheild corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,672 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 53,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 49,663 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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R922 AWY is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R922 AWY, 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 R922 AWY registered?

R922 AWY is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R922 AWY safe to buy?

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