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R955 KGB

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,924 mi
Last recorded65,924 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 KGB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,924 miles

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

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)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 65,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,094 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch fluid supply pipe corroded

rear exhaust heatshield cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2012 52,094 miles

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

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

clutch fluid supply pipe corroded

rear exhaust heatshield cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,523 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 51,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,584 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 50,584 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear indicators starting to show white light

Front discs are in poor condition

Offside front shock body corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,972 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 47,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,618 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 44,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear compliance bushes slightly worn

Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 39,420 miles

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 KGB is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R955 KGB, 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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R955 KGB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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