MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front and rear sub frames rusty †water pipe very rusty
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R947 NWN is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R947 NWN, 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 R947 NWN registered?
R947 NWN is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 1997.
Is R947 NWN safe to buy?
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