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A19 EMO

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,679 mi
Last recorded85,679 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 EMO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,679 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 85,542 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 73,013 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 64,278 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 64,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,236 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 45,809 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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A19 EMO is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A19 EMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 EMO registered?

A19 EMO is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is A19 EMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 EMO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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