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R9 GAY

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,155 mi
Last recorded82,155 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 GAY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 82,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

subframes/suspension components surface corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 81,774 miles

nearside and offside front tyre inner treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL/TRACKING CHECK.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,216 miles

offside and nearside front tyres tread worn low on inner edges

Fail 16 Apr 2012 81,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

offside and nearside front tyres tread worn low on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,176 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 78,176 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Outer Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,345 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 76,337 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 73,122 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 69,910 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2007 69,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,102 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 63,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 62,786 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R9 GAY is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R9 GAY, 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 R9 GAY registered?

R9 GAY is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R9 GAY safe to buy?

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