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P146 RBK

1997 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

106,346 mi
Last recorded106,346 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 RBK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 106,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2017 106,346 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 106,346 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars and slightly perrished

brake pipes to rear flexi hoses slightly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2013 106,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars and slightly perrished

brake pipes to rear flexi hoses slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 106,347 miles

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

battery insecure

brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

coolent pipes front to rear slightly corroded

inside edge of both front tyres worn

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 1 Aug 2012 106,346 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

battery insecure

brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

coolent pipes front to rear slightly corroded

inside edge of both front tyres worn

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 15 Dec 2010 105,188 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 105,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 98,752 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 98,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 89,650 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 88,434 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 88,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 86,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 86,611 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 86,480 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)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 86,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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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P146 RBK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 P146 RBK, 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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P146 RBK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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