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P102 PLR

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,833 mi
Last recorded95,833 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 PLR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 95,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 94,554 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 94,550 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 90,360 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 90,356 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 89,065 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 87,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 86,470 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,195 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,195 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 83,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front and nearside front tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 22 Feb 2014 78,137 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,786 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 76,785 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 76,328 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 76,327 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 75,066 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 73,995 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 72,327 miles

advise/o/s/front/tyre/inner/edge/worn

clean/up/rear/brake/pipes

Pass 14 Jul 2006 70,865 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 70,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes slightly corroded

o/s/r engine cover loose

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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P102 PLR is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P102 PLR, 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 P102 PLR registered?

P102 PLR is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 June 1997.

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