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R964 ACK

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,478 mi
Last recorded62,478 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 ACK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 62,478 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,343 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres perished

Pass 10 Dec 2018 62,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 62,022 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 61,600 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of being perished

Central Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,507 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 61,505 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,714 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 58,897 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,839 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 56,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,718 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,434 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 55,433 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 54,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 54,175 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 54,152 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,801 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 52,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,954 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 47,336 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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R964 ACK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R964 ACK, 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 R964 ACK registered?

R964 ACK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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