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R926 AKE

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,492 mi
Last recorded56,492 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 AKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 56,492 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 56,461 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 56,370 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 56,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 55,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,881 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,906 miles

inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,697 miles

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

inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,444 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,398 miles

slight bind from off side rear brake

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,393 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,153 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

radiator is in poor coondition

sub- frame and floors beginning to corrode

Fail 18 Nov 2008 46,610 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

radiator is in poor coondition

sub- frame and floors beginning to corrode

Pass 15 Nov 2007 44,117 miles

all tyres low - front tyres stepped rears worn through centre

hand brake stiif to operate

inner faces of brake discs rusty - n/s/r disc badly corroded

lower arms corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,575 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 38,701 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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R926 AKE is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R926 AKE, 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 R926 AKE registered?

R926 AKE is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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