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R995 HBB

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,705 mi
Last recorded78,705 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 HBB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2017 78,705 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened @front mount (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

underside corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 71,263 miles

Engine cover fitted.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 71,246 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine cover fitted.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 61,693 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,459 miles

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

subframes corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,595 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,595 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 40,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

suspension ride height low.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,347 miles

suspension ride height low.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,569 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 36,569 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both wiper blades starting to split on ends

Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,377 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 34,377 miles

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

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R995 HBB is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R995 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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R995 HBB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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