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P140 HJH

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,279 mi
Last recorded65,279 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 HJH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 65,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 62,408 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 57,979 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 57,436 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 57,419 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 57,377 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 57,338 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,335 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,328 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,325 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,319 miles

Offside front tyre is worn heavily on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle has engine covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Fail 31 Mar 2016 57,319 miles

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

Offside front tyre is worn heavily on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle has engine covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,145 miles

o/s/f tyre worn more on outer edge

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,128 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres bald on inner edges but no exposing inner cords at present

Fail 20 Mar 2014 57,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres bald on inner edges but no exposing inner cords at present

Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges may need tracking adjustment

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,760 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 55,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,541 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,705 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND WATER LEAK

Fail 28 Mar 2009 48,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 48,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 45,094 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 42,026 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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P140 HJH is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P140 HJH, 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 P140 HJH registered?

P140 HJH is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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