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R955 CAV

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,482 mi
Last recorded22,482 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 CAV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2024 22,482 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 22,426 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 22,254 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 22,100 miles

Windscreen small chips zone A.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 21,923 miles

Windscreen has small chips zone B.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 21,686 miles

Wind screen has a small chip zone B.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 21,464 miles

Small chip zone B.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 21,325 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 21,067 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 20,767 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,252 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,064 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 19,912 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,513 miles

half of washer jets blocked

Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,988 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,183 miles

both headlamp light outputs poor

Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,138 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R955 CAV is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R955 CAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R955 CAV registered?

R955 CAV is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R955 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 CAV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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