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P120 KCC

1997 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,680 mi
Last recorded28,680 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 KCC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 28,680 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 28,516 miles

Corrosion to all suspension arms and rear subframe

Offside Front Headlamp aim is misting

Pass 4 Jan 2021 28,258 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 28,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 26,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 24,928 miles

signs of corrosion on front lower suspension arms

Pass 11 Oct 2016 22,986 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 22,986 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 22,599 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 20,240 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 20,240 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 18,797 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

play in rear bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2013 18,787 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,777 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,568 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 18,543 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,535 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,524 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,437 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,408 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 KCC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KCC, 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 KCC registered?

P120 KCC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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