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P204 GRA

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,259 mi
Last recorded87,259 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 GRA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 87,259 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 81,552 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 81,551 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 79,087 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s & n/s rear outer sills damaged

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 29 Sep 2007 78,690 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s & n/s rear outer sills damaged

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 2 Oct 2006 69,394 miles

condensation n/s headlamp † †o/s/f tow eye damaged † †some damage o/s/f anti-roll bar mounting bracket †handbrake tavel high † †o/s sill showing corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2006 69,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

condensation in n/s headlamp

handbrake travel high

o/s sill showing corrosion

o/s/f toe eye damaged

some danage to o/s/f anti roll bar mounting bracket.

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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P204 GRA is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P204 GRA, 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 P204 GRA registered?

P204 GRA is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P204 GRA safe to buy?

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