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R952 BBW

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,811 mi
Last recorded50,811 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 BBW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2016 50,811 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,473 miles

Nearside suspension low

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

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 14 Aug 2015 50,468 miles

Brake pad(s) insecure front linings (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort offside rear (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,939 miles

vehicle suspension low

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,050 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 49,050 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,886 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,672 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,127 miles

FRONT REAR DISC WEARING

Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,267 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,558 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 37,285 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 36,057 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R952 BBW is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R952 BBW, 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 R952 BBW registered?

R952 BBW is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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