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R972 BDC

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,566 mi
Last recorded76,566 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 BDC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 76,566 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 74,996 miles

under body surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,773 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 74,583 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,299 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 72,035 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,352 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,834 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 69,834 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 60,589 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,718 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 47,159 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 47,159 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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R972 BDC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R972 BDC, 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 R972 BDC registered?

R972 BDC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R972 BDC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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