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R964 JBA

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,336 mi
Last recorded59,336 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 JBA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,336 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,712 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,839 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,848 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 56,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 JBA is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R964 JBA registered?

R964 JBA is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R964 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R964 JBA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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