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P189 TDX

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,052 mi
Last recorded65,052 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 TDX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,052 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,368 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 60,855 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,855 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,592 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,898 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 56,224 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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P189 TDX is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P189 TDX, 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 P189 TDX registered?

P189 TDX is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P189 TDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P189 TDX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P189 TDX have outstanding finance?

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