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P140 AAB

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,786 mi
Last recorded86,786 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 AAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 86,786 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 86,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2017 85,986 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sill's (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake just met by 17% it appears that the system require attention

Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,948 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Fail 31 Aug 2016 85,948 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both rear outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 84,735 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 84,734 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 84,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,474 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 78,740 miles

n/s headlamp cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2012 78,740 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s headlamp cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,615 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,745 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,761 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 61,761 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 56,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,194 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,258 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 52,256 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 43,418 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 43,418 miles

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

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

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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P140 AAB 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 57.1%.

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 P140 AAB, 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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P140 AAB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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