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P120 EUT

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,987 mi
Last recorded79,987 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 EUT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 79,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 79,961 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 79,956 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,854 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,650 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 79,432 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,910 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 78,910 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 76,779 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 76,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,597 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 73,142 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 72,460 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre inner edge wearing.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,998 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Dec 2011 68,657 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 65,880 miles

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

both front tyre treads low on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2010 65,880 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,880 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 58,865 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 56,736 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,734 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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P120 EUT is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 P120 EUT, 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 P120 EUT registered?

P120 EUT is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P120 EUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P120 EUT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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