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944 BKT

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,916 mi
Last recorded53,916 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration944 BKT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,916 miles

both rear tyres perished

down pipe flexy in poor condition

n/s/r top arm ball joint has slight play

rear box in poor condition

rear flashers pale

Fail 24 Jun 2015 53,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

down pipe flexy in poor condition

n/s/r top arm ball joint has slight play

rear box in poor condition

rear flashers pale

Pass 24 May 2012 53,298 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 53,294 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r has slight play in top ball joint

n/s/r tyre wearing on egde

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,403 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,252 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,720 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 49,720 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

suspension low

Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,203 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,995 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Jun 2006 42,094 miles

n/s/r tyre just legal

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner egde

rear and front pads look low

rear flasher pale

stop light switch sticky

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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944 BKT is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 944 BKT, 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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944 BKT is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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