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P193 FRS

1997 MG Mgf

Cream Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

49,647 mi
Last recorded49,647 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 FRS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 49,647 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 49,620 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2024 48,545 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 48,541 miles

Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 47,068 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 47,062 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 47,176 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 47,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 42,988 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 41,485 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,885 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,267 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 40,267 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 40,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,088 miles

fuel pipe to engine showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,248 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,789 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 29,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,089 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 29,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f tie rod end boot split

one washer jet out of three misses the screen

Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,240 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,727 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 21,202 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 21,202 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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P193 FRS is a 1997 MG Mgf in Cream with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P193 FRS, 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 P193 FRS registered?

P193 FRS is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P193 FRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P193 FRS shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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