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R96 HAX

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,363 mi
Last recorded85,363 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 HAX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 85,363 miles

front and rear number plates water damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2008 85,363 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front and rear number plates water damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,094 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 69,000 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 69,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 66,924 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 66,866 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all four brake discs corroding front and rear subframes corroding

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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R96 HAX is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R96 HAX, 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 R96 HAX registered?

R96 HAX is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R96 HAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 HAX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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