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P187 AAB

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,553 mi
Last recorded106,553 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 AAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 106,553 miles

Both Head lamps are starting to diffuse

Fail 19 Aug 2009 106,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both Head lamps are starting to diffuse

Pass 14 Aug 2008 103,483 miles

play in o/s/r and n/s/r top ball joints

Fail 14 Aug 2008 103,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

play in o/s/r and n/s/r top ball joints

Pass 17 Aug 2007 101,677 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 101,677 miles

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

coolant pipe front rad to rear of car leaking

play in rear upper ball joints

radiator core corroding away advise change

Pass 25 Aug 2006 101,206 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 101,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P187 AAB is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P187 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.

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What year was P187 AAB registered?

P187 AAB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P187 AAB safe to buy?

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