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P12 AJH

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

11,464 mi
Last recorded11,464 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 AJH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 11,464 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 10,744 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 10,291 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 9,299 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 8,233 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 7,891 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 7,641 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 7,170 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 6,686 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 6,006 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 5,767 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 5,299 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 4,937 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 4,815 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 4,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 4,733 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 4,582 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 4,157 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 3,741 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 3,660 miles

suspension low

Pass 23 Jun 2006 3,510 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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P12 AJH is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P12 AJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P12 AJH registered?

P12 AJH is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P12 AJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 AJH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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