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P188 JNN

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

51,537 mi
Last recorded51,537 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 JNN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 51,537 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 51,484 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 51,304 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 50,656 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 50,274 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,545 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 48,450 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 47,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play detected

Fail 26 Jul 2017 45,367 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 43,302 miles

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)

Brake pedal slightly spongy on application

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 43,283 miles

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)

Brake pedal slightly spongy on application

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,164 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,519 miles

o/s/f indicator lens cracked not showimg white light

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

steering light came on and then went out again

Fail 7 Apr 2012 41,464 miles

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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f indicator lens cracked not showimg white light

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

steering light came on and then went out again

Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,209 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,895 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 34,895 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 29,689 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 29,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,294 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 23,294 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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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P188 JNN is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P188 JNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P188 JNN registered?

P188 JNN is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P188 JNN safe to buy?

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