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R996 AHK

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,311 mi
Last recorded40,311 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 AHK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,311 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 39,791 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 39,252 miles

Coolant leak

front brake disc poor inside

Fail 9 Jul 2013 39,252 miles

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

Coolant leak

front brake disc poor inside

Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,868 miles

rear silencer support strap insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2011 33,368 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,281 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 29,281 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,669 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,724 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 24,707 miles

Brake servo corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

object hanging from mirror (removed)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,428 miles

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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R996 AHK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R996 AHK, 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 R996 AHK registered?

R996 AHK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R996 AHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 AHK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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