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P150 PLR

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,699 mi
Last recorded69,699 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 PLR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 69,699 miles

Corrosion under body and suspension

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 69,694 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Corrosion under body and suspension

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 69,280 miles

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 69,267 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cloudy lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Corrosion under body and suspension

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 69,175 miles

Corrosion under body and suspension

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension bushes are perished and cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2022 69,100 miles

Both sides rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and cracked

Corrosion under body and suspension

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 69,083 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside front and rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion under body and suspension

Exhaust surface corroded

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 68,874 miles

Central Stop light not working

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side sill stop end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,629 miles

Central Stop light not working

Offside Dip beam has reduced light intensity

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 68,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Broken away (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop light not working

Offside Dip beam has reduced light intensity

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

Pass 3 May 2019 67,528 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2019 67,527 miles

Emissions not tested Engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2018 67,237 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,996 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,987 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,433 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,455 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 64,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,416 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,496 miles

O/S/R wheel arch has slight corrosion at front

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,142 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 61,142 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,124 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,935 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,146 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,382 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 51,309 miles

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

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

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

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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P150 PLR is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 P150 PLR, 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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P150 PLR is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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