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P142 PFS

1997 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,090 mi
Last recorded66,090 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 PFS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 66,090 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 63,911 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,776 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 63,776 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 63,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 62,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,215 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 61,720 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 61,653 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,432 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,812 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 59,145 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 57,824 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 57,824 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,662 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,324 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 52,250 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,819 miles

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

cooling system topped up although no leaks found

Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,949 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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P142 PFS is a 1997 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P142 PFS, 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

How do I check the history of P142 PFS?

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What year was P142 PFS registered?

P142 PFS is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P142 PFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P142 PFS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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