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P114 PYB

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,338 mi
Last recorded69,338 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 PYB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 69,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 69,235 miles

general age related corrosion

vehicle undersealed and brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2023 68,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underneath of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 68,372 miles

both front headlamp aims becoming hazy

brake discs corroded

brakes may require service

off side rear cv boot becoming insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2021 68,372 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front headlamp aims becoming hazy

brake discs corroded

brakes may require service

off side rear cv boot becoming insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2018 68,039 miles

both front headlamp beam image becoming hazy

front and rear brake hose ferrils corroded

rear inner brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,818 miles

Offside Rear cv boot clip missing

steering slightly heavy rotating to the right

Fail 13 Nov 2017 65,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear cv boot clip missing

steering slightly heavy rotating to the right

Pass 11 Oct 2016 64,280 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 64,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,412 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 63,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,612 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 62,612 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,055 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 59,049 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 58,234 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 58,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 57,617 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,802 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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P114 PYB is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P114 PYB, 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 P114 PYB registered?

P114 PYB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P114 PYB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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