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R976 UJB

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,492 mi
Last recorded70,492 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 UJB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 70,492 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 70,384 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in n/s/f indicator lens

Pass 14 May 2010 68,936 miles

Coolant leaking from metal front to rear pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight lift in offside top suspension arm ball joint

Pass 15 May 2009 66,164 miles

Squeel from nearside rear brake

Fail 15 May 2009 66,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Squeel from nearside rear brake

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,906 miles

Oil leak

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

rear pads appear on limit

Pass 1 Aug 2007 59,101 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre on limit †both rear inner tyre walls split

Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,589 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 48,769 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 48,769 miles

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

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

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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R976 UJB is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R976 UJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R976 UJB registered?

R976 UJB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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