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P144 MKN

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,452 mi
Last recorded61,452 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 MKN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 61,452 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 61,380 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 61,366 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2024 61,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 61,114 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 61,107 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded central connection at leg (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded central connection at leg (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake servo corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 61,101 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 61,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 60,998 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 60,703 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 60,346 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,906 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,303 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 56,926 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,044 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,224 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 40,438 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 34,352 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,254 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 27,678 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,658 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leaking

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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P144 MKN is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P144 MKN, 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 P144 MKN registered?

P144 MKN is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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