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P203 VGS

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,015 mi
Last recorded91,015 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 VGS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 91,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 86,975 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 86,975 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 82,650 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 76,697 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 71,173 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 69,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2014 69,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 69,085 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2010 67,582 miles

suspension hieght low

Fail 22 May 2010 67,582 miles

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

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

suspension hieght low

Pass 29 Sep 2008 67,325 miles

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

o/s/f tell tale light assy loose.

slight warp front discs.

suspension bump stops limited clearance.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 67,325 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

o/s/f tell tale light assy loose.

slight warp front discs.

suspension bump stops limited clearance.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 64,853 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 64,708 miles

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

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

Offside 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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P203 VGS is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P203 VGS, 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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P203 VGS is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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