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R970 TKO

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,212 mi
Last recorded45,212 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 TKO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 45,212 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 45,212 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 45,209 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 45,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 45,067 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slight weak output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

advise suspension low

Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,059 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,968 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 44,968 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamps weak images

Pass 7 May 2015 44,826 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 3 May 2014 44,817 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dipped beam light ouyput slightly reduced

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 11 May 2013 44,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 12 May 2012 44,582 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 44,582 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 44,303 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 43,710 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 May 2009 43,282 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 43,282 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R970 TKO is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R970 TKO, 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 R970 TKO registered?

R970 TKO is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R970 TKO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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