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R926 FNB

1997 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,217 mi
Last recorded59,217 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 FNB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2009 59,217 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 59,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,730 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 56,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 54,014 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 49,129 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 49,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FNB is a 1997 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R926 FNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R926 FNB registered?

R926 FNB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R926 FNB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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