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P125 BAP

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

72,970 mi
Last recorded72,970 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 BAP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 72,970 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 72,396 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 71,501 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion offside rear outer sill

spare wheel carrier slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 71,333 miles

corrosion nearside rear door sill

slight corrosion offside rear door sill

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 69,354 miles

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

screenchip nearside

slight corrosion nearside door sill

Fail 9 Nov 2020 69,327 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

screenchip nearside

slight corrosion nearside door sill

Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2018 65,707 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2018 65,042 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 64,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,411 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 61,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,116 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear subframe has slight corrosion

steering column has horizontal movement

Fail 14 Aug 2014 59,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade has slight tear

rear subframe has slight corrosion

steering column has horizontal movement

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,841 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,675 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

main steel coolant pipes leaking

suspension height low

Fail 17 Jan 2012 57,674 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

main steel coolant pipes leaking

suspension height low

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,371 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 56,370 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,860 miles

Oil leak

cat ratteling

Fail 12 Jan 2010 54,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

cat ratteling

Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,485 miles

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

suspension ride height low

Fail 12 Jan 2009 53,485 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)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

suspension ride height low

Pass 20 Dec 2007 52,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension corroded

nsf mud flap insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2007 52,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension corroded

nsf mud flap insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,133 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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P125 BAP is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P125 BAP, 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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P125 BAP is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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