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P161 AAB

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,038 mi
Last recorded68,038 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 AAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 68,038 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 67,559 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 67,324 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 67,001 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 66,603 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 66,162 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,829 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,333 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 65,329 miles

Windscreen washer not working N/S O/S (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,848 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 63,522 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,125 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust deteriorated

oil filter corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,638 miles

n/s front bearing slight noise

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 61,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s front bearing slight noise

Pass 1 Sep 2012 61,221 miles

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

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Sep 2011 61,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,169 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,796 miles

offside front brake disc pitted and corroded on inside

offside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,963 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 58,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 57,547 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,847 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 54,269 miles

see original vt 32

Fail 17 Jul 2006 54,269 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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P161 AAB is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P161 AAB, 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

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What year was P161 AAB registered?

P161 AAB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P161 AAB safe to buy?

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