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R977 BLF

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,397 mi
Last recorded55,397 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 BLF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,397 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 55,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension too low,needs pumping up.

Tracking needs checking/adjusting.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,152 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

ride hight slightly low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,146 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,092 miles

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

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)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s & n/s/f headlamps slightly reduced output

o/s headlamp glass cracked and repaired with tape

Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,555 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,009 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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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R977 BLF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 67,480 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 R977 BLF, 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 28 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R977 BLF registered?

R977 BLF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R977 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R977 BLF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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