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R964 AKE

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,493 mi
Last recorded49,493 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 49,493 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly touching suspension arm on full lock

Fail 1 Jun 2016 49,493 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel slightly touching suspension arm on full lock

Pass 13 Jul 2013 47,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 47,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 46,010 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 46,008 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,033 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,564 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,319 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,814 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 34,502 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 34,502 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 31,705 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 31,705 miles

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

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 AKE is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R964 AKE, 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 AKE registered?

R964 AKE is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R964 AKE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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