MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,044 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust poor
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
exhaust poor
slight cuts on n/s/f tyre wall
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight cuts on n/s/f tyre wall
(5) Front brake discs corroded close to limit.
(5) Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded close to limit.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
(5) Front brake discs corroded close to limit.
(5) Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded close to limit.
(6) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P170 PLN is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P170 PLN, 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 P170 PLN registered?
P170 PLN is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 June 1997.
Is P170 PLN safe to buy?
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