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R992 HBB

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,304 mi
Last recorded69,304 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 HBB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,304 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 69,304 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,729 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 63,729 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 57,932 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON SERVICE LIMIT

RECOMEND RAISE HYDRUALIC SUSPENSION HEIGHT

RECOMEND REPLACE BOTH REAR INDICATOR AMBER BULBS

SLIGHT PLAY N/S TOP SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

SURFACE CORROSION BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER WISHBONES

Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,491 miles

HYDROLASTIC SUSPENSION LOW

N/S FRONT TYRE TREAD ON LIMIT

O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT KICKING BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS (MAY BE DUE TO SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT)

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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R992 HBB is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R992 HBB, 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 R992 HBB registered?

R992 HBB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R992 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R992 HBB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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