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R964 CAV

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,364 mi
Last recorded85,364 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 85,364 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 85,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 83,948 miles

Front both tyres cracking in treads

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 83,928 miles

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sills (2.4.A.3)

Front both tyres cracking in treads

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 83,047 miles

Front both tyres cracking in inner tread

Rear Inner both disks rusty

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

Rear both sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 May 2015 80,037 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 80,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 77,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 May 2013 74,163 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 69,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,429 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,652 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 64,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 59,504 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 59,504 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,389 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,724 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 CAV is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 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.

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R964 CAV is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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