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J17 MGP

1997 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,243 mi
Last recorded59,243 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 MGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Jul 2013 59,232 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Jul 2013 59,224 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 57,867 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,221 miles

whole under body corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,337 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,852 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,738 miles

o/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2008 49,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 47,340 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 45,377 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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J17 MGP is a 1997 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J17 MGP, 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 J17 MGP registered?

J17 MGP is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is J17 MGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 MGP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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