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P120 LFL

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,571 mi
Last recorded54,571 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 LFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,571 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 54,331 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 53,907 miles

Light corrosion underside of car and brake disc s ( lack of use)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 53,586 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,152 miles

Inside edges both front tyres worn, rear silencer weakened by corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,600 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,085 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,729 miles

fluid suspension low

Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,919 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,134 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,769 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,409 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 47,409 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,334 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 44,983 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 43,614 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 LFL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LFL, 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 LFL registered?

P120 LFL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P120 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P120 LFL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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