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P197 RNM

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,926 mi
Last recorded36,926 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 RNM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 36,926 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 36,921 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 36,898 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 36,886 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 36,674 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,348 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise rear brakes poor brake effort

advise rear exhaust support deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,430 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 35,002 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 35,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,857 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,111 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,611 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 33,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 30,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyre's low on pressure

Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,244 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,256 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,963 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 27,963 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,898 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 25,898 miles

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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P197 RNM is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P197 RNM, 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 P197 RNM registered?

P197 RNM is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 January 1997.

Is P197 RNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 RNM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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