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R930 NNJ

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,260 mi
Last recorded98,260 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 NNJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,260 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit to rear (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 98,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit to rear (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,566 miles

o/s outer sill getting weak

slight play both front lower shock bushes

slight play n/s rear top ball joint

Pass 26 Sep 2013 92,911 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 91,703 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 90,426 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 90,403 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2010 89,521 miles

HEAD LAMP BEAM IMAGE POOR SUSPENSION LOW

Pass 23 Oct 2009 88,028 miles

Exhaust flexi hose damaged

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

Nearside front tyre worn uneven

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

Offside front tyre worn uneven

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 88,028 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust flexi hose damaged

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

Nearside front tyre worn uneven

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

Offside front tyre worn uneven

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 82,731 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 82,725 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 79,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 68,643 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 68,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 52,180 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 52,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R930 NNJ 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 64.7%.

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 R930 NNJ, 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 R930 NNJ registered?

R930 NNJ is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 November 1997.

Is R930 NNJ safe to buy?

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