MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,029 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
slight brake bind o/s/f
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R96 MPB registered?
R96 MPB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 December 1997.
Is R96 MPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R96 MPB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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