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P178 SUY

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,198 mi
Last recorded59,198 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 SUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 59,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 19 May 2022 59,194 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative on bump stops (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside caliper lever not returning to stop

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

handbrake stiff

Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,495 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 57,477 miles

Offside Front brake disc inner face is rusty

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres are worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexi pipe is in poor condition

hand brake performance is on limit at 16%

Fail 13 Mar 2017 57,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc inner face is rusty

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres are worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexi pipe is in poor condition

hand brake performance is on limit at 16%

Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,173 miles

all tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,558 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,570 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 27 Feb 2009 54,569 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,904 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,835 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 47,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P178 SUY is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P178 SUY, 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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P178 SUY is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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