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P114 XUM

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,966 mi
Last recorded32,966 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 32,966 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded before tee piece on rear firewall (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 32,966 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded before tee piece on rear firewall (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 31,592 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 31,550 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 26,519 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 23,722 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,122 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 10,510 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 10,510 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 35,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leaking.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 3,538 miles

Oil leaking.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 3,448 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 3,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 1,799 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 1,671 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 1,577 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 973 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 790 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 681 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 XUM is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XUM, 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 P114 XUM registered?

P114 XUM is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P114 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P114 XUM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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