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P106 TGT

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,285 mi
Last recorded86,285 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 TGT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 86,285 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 86,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,113 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 85,077 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 83,672 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 May 2008 83,671 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 81,524 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 81,521 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 May 2006 80,124 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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P106 TGT is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P106 TGT, 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 P106 TGT registered?

P106 TGT is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P106 TGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 TGT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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