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R993 CKN

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

58,611 mi
Last recorded58,611 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 CKN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 58,611 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,150 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 57,150 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,082 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bodywork and underbody showing signs of age

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 55,082 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bodywork and underbody showing signs of age

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

handbrake travel slightly high

offside washer jet poor

Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,296 miles

Both front and rear subframes and suspension componenets showing clear signs of corrosion that will need treating to avoid further deterioration.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SRS light illuminated.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,939 miles

Inboard faces of both front brake discs slightly pitted.

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

SRS warning light on.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 53,939 miles

Inboard faces of both front brake discs slightly pitted.

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SRS warning light on.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,141 miles

Bodywork and under body showing signs of age

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Excessive corrosion on rear section of nearside sill, but not with in a perscribed area and sharp edges not with in an area to cause harm to the public

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

SRS light staying on dash

both front brake discs pitted on inboard faces

exhaust flexible section showing signs of age

offside washers poor, but provides sufficient washer fluid

Fail 16 Aug 2010 52,141 miles

Bodywork and under body showing signs of age

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Excessive corrosion on rear section of nearside sill, but not with in a perscribed area and sharp edges not with in an area to cause harm to the public

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SRS light staying on dash

both front brake discs pitted on inboard faces

exhaust flexible section showing signs of age

offside washers poor, but provides sufficient washer fluid

Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,894 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Handbrake warning light flashing but cables fully releasing and quadrants returning to stops.

SRS light staying on.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 50,894 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Handbrake warning light flashing but cables fully releasing and quadrants returning to stops.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside wiper blade splitting at end.

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

SRS light staying on.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,272 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SRS staying on.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 49,272 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SRS staying on.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 47,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SRS LIGHT STAYING ON.UNDERBODY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE.

Fail 13 Aug 2007 47,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS LIGHT STAYING ON.UNDERBODY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE.

Pass 12 Aug 2006 46,051 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SRS light on dash

Pass 15 Jul 2005 44,425 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 44,425 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SRS LIGHT STAYING ON. NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES.

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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R993 CKN 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 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R993 CKN, 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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R993 CKN is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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