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P207 WGE

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,270 mi
Last recorded56,270 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 WGE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 56,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle underside has corrosion to various points on body and suspension

Pass 11 Apr 2022 56,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 59,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2013 55,843 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,770 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 55,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,565 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,639 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 54,623 miles

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 53,976 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 53,279 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 53,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,132 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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P207 WGE is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P207 WGE, 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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What year was P207 WGE registered?

P207 WGE is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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