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P10 JKM

1997 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

91,632 mi
Last recorded91,632 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 JKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 91,632 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 91,623 miles

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

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 91,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 91,446 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,939 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,727 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 88,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 88,721 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 76,754 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 76,731 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Fail 14 May 2009 76,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassi repair to off side front

engine coolant level very low

engine damage to headgaskit/engine oil light flashing/engine noisey/ emmission test not done

engine oil level very low

slight damage to driver seat belt

Pass 10 Apr 2008 74,241 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2008 74,239 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BATTERY U S

Fail 23 Oct 2007 74,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 74,057 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT METAL BRACKETS BENT AND DAMAGED ON FRONT SUBFRAME

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER TREADS †RECOMMEND TRACKING AFTER SUBFRAME MOUNT AND CHASSIS IS REPAIRED

OFFSIDE REAR TOP SUSPENSION BALL JOINT HAS MOVEMENT WHEN LEVERED

OIL FILLER SUPPORT BRCKET BROKEN

Pass 3 Jul 2006 67,686 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 67,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LIGHT OUTPUT FADING

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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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P10 JKM is a 1997 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 P10 JKM, 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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P10 JKM is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 May 1997.

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