MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,822 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play in front upper and lower ball joints rear suspension bushes noted corrosion to underside
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight play in front upper and lower ball joints rear suspension bushes noted corrosion to underside
near side front tyre close to limit
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P197 XGK is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1996 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 73,863 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 P197 XGK, 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 30 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of P197 XGK?
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What year was P197 XGK registered?
P197 XGK is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P197 XGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P197 XGK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P197 XGK have outstanding finance?
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