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P123 BUR

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,648 mi
Last recorded29,648 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 BUR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 29,648 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 27,053 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 23,992 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 22,309 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 20,039 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 17,733 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 15,681 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 13,517 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 13,506 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 7,606 miles

Front tyres are worn more on inner tread face

Nearside Front brake disc inner braking surface is corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules central (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc inner braking surface is corroded.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 7,603 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres are worn more on inner tread face

Nearside Front brake disc inner braking surface is corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules central (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc inner braking surface is corroded.

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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P123 BUR is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P123 BUR, 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 P123 BUR registered?

P123 BUR is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P123 BUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 BUR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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