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R995 LCG

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,450 mi
Last recorded131,450 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 LCG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 131,450 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 131,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 119,467 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 116,011 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 109,529 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,347 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 80,346 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 76,446 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 76,446 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 May 2006 76,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively 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 LCG is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R995 LCG, 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 LCG is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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