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R96 MPB

1997 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,029 mi
Last recorded67,029 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 MPB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 67,029 miles

Coolant level low and protection level (leaking from thermostat housing area

Coolant pipe front to rear corrosion in places

Metal brake pipes has corrosion in places front to rear

Rear brake discs corroded and pads 3-4 mm approx

Slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Slight play in o/s/f upper suspension balljoint

Fail 20 Dec 2016 67,029 miles

Coolant level low and protection level (leaking from thermostat housing area

Coolant pipe front to rear corrosion in places

Metal brake pipes has corrosion in places front to rear

Rear brake discs corroded and pads 3-4 mm approx

Slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Slight play in o/s/f upper suspension balljoint

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 66,646 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front and rear sub frame quite rusty

headlamp pattern only just visable

Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,232 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on cantact surfaces and lipped

Rear brake pads 3-4mm aprox

Slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Slight play o/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint not excessive

front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished/cracking

Fail 16 Dec 2014 66,232 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded on cantact surfaces and lipped

Rear brake pads 3-4mm aprox

Slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Slight play o/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint not excessive

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished/cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,530 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on contact surfaces

Slight play in o/s/f top suspension arm ball joint and dust cover perished but prevent the ingress of dirt

n/s/r brake pads worn 3mm outer

Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,871 miles

O/s/f upper balljoint has play not excessive

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads worn aprox 3-4mm

Rear metal brake pipes to rear flexy hoses corroded

Slight play in steering rack inner tie rods

Pass 8 Oct 2011 63,972 miles

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,185 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 63,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,872 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 60,987 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 60,987 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre starting to crack

Fail 17 Nov 2007 60,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 60,315 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,190 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

front tyres perishing

rear tyres getting low

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 MPB is a 1997 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R96 MPB, 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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R96 MPB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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