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R95 UKU

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,085 mi
Last recorded96,085 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 UKU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 96,085 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f wheel slight bind

n/s/r disc corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 94,001 miles

both front and rear sub frames undersealed

Pass 7 Jul 2009 90,580 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer sill corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

headlight pattern faded.

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Fail 3 Jul 2009 90,547 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer sill corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Jul 2008 87,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 83,555 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 83,555 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front anti roll bar corroded, n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge, rear discs corroding.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 77,236 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 77,236 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear discs pitted †front exhaust flexi pipe corrododed

Pass 24 Jun 2005 73,088 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 73,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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R95 UKU is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R95 UKU, 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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R95 UKU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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