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A1 GFY

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,268 mi
Last recorded38,268 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 GFY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 38,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inside edge.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,201 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,129 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 36,680 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,666 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,528 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 34,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,159 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Edge.

Headlamp Lense Discoloured,Light Output Slightly Reduced.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 32,159 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Tyres Wearing On Edge.

Headlamp Lense Discoloured,Light Output Slightly Reduced.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,472 miles

Headlamp Lense Discoloured,Light Output Slightly Reduced.

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2011 29,472 miles

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Headlamp Lense Discoloured,Light Output Slightly Reduced.

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 26,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 26,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,941 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 22,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,574 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 20,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front suspension sitting close to bump stops

Pass 13 Jun 2006 18,572 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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A1 GFY is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A1 GFY, 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 A1 GFY registered?

A1 GFY is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is A1 GFY safe to buy?

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