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P169 CPK

1997 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,999 mi
Last recorded58,999 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 CPK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2017 58,999 miles

Emissions not tested heavy smoking (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

All brake disc corroded

Corrosion to all under and suspension components/all prescribed area

Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,833 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 57,277 miles

All tyres cracked on edges.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,805 miles

Front tyres cracking but not down to the cords.

Just met emission limits.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 55,803 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front tyres cracking but not down to the cords.

Just met emission limits.

Pass 28 May 2012 54,489 miles

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

N/s wiper not sitting correctly on screen.

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 54,476 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

N/s wiper not sitting correctly on screen.

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 52,695 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 51,035 miles

nearside front brake pads sticking slightly

Fail 13 May 2010 51,034 miles

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

nearside front brake pads sticking slightly

Pass 18 May 2009 49,731 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 May 2009 49,686 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front wipers worn

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

O/S/F tyre inner edge low

O/S/r tyre inner edge low

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 48,321 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 48,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,772 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 45,335 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

nearsise front headlamp reflector faded

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,335 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

nearsise front headlamp reflector faded

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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P169 CPK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P169 CPK, 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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P169 CPK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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