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P1 EWJ

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,977 mi
Last recorded11,977 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 EWJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 11,977 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 11,977 miles

handbrake only made minimum effort

Pass 14 Jul 2023 11,977 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 11,957 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 11,933 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 11,931 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 11,744 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 11,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 11,515 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 11,512 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,510 miles

both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,496 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 11,493 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,491 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 11,486 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 11,484 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,388 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,380 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,309 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 11,306 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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P1 EWJ is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P1 EWJ, 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 P1 EWJ registered?

P1 EWJ is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P1 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 EWJ shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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