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R936 VKJ

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,159 mi
Last recorded77,159 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 VKJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 77,159 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 73,768 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,423 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,516 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 68,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp glass hazing slightly affecting beam image.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 68,669 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp glass hazing slightly affecting beam image.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,373 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 64,534 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 62,375 miles

N/s/r tyre tread depth at 3mm.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension low.

Fail 16 Dec 2011 62,375 miles

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

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

N/s/r tyre tread depth at 3mm.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension low.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 56,999 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,683 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,446 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 53,831 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 51,977 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s/f wiper blade not fully clearing windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2005 50,798 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

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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R936 VKJ is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R936 VKJ, 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 R936 VKJ registered?

R936 VKJ is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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