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P111 VVC

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,735 mi
Last recorded85,735 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,735 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 85,735 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 81,386 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,908 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,586 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 98,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 77,539 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 77,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 76,277 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,675 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,099 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,654 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,290 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 70,276 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 66,618 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 64,612 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 62,255 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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P111 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P111 VVC, 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 P111 VVC registered?

P111 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P111 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P111 VVC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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