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P191 XTG

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,529 mi
Last recorded101,529 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 XTG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2013 101,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

osr hub ball joint has slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2013 101,529 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

osr hub ball joint has slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2012 98,661 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 93,328 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 93,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 88,209 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 88,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 82,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

gearbox member that bolts to rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2009 82,246 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer deteriorated

gearbox member that bolts to rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2007 74,286 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 70,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 69,983 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s wiper split

Pass 15 Dec 2005 60,320 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 60,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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P191 XTG is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P191 XTG, 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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P191 XTG is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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