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R94 LFG

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,989 mi
Last recorded73,989 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 LFG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 73,989 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,762 miles

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

n/s steering arm slight bent

rear discs pitted

Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,082 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to front subframe and chassis rail

front subframe rear bushes poor condtion

n/s rear upper ball joint slight play

slight play in front track rod ends

Fail 16 Jul 2012 73,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to front subframe and chassis rail

front subframe rear bushes poor condtion

n/s rear upper ball joint slight play

slight play in front track rod ends

Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,991 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 4 Jul 2011 71,991 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,253 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,204 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R94 LFG is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R94 LFG, 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 R94 LFG registered?

R94 LFG is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R94 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R94 LFG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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