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P187 GPD

1997 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,409 mi
Last recorded116,409 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 GPD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 116,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 116,352 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 114,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 113,242 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 109,990 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Outer and inner sill corrosion

Rear tyres 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 25 Jun 2020 108,901 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tyres worn

Pass 1 Apr 2019 104,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 26 Mar 2018 120,699 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,249 miles

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 96,100 miles

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Rear tyres 2-3mm

Small chip on windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,429 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 87,810 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 87,810 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,987 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,256 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,396 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 77,026 miles

front discs worn and rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2010 77,026 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front discs worn and rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,847 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 61,149 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,470 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 51,022 miles

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 GPD is a 1997 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P187 GPD, 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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P187 GPD is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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