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P216 GDA

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,108 mi
Last recorded16,108 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 GDA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 16,108 miles

front brake dics corroded on inner faces

Fail 2 May 2012 16,108 miles

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

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

front brake dics corroded on inner faces

Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,400 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,946 miles

coolant pipes underneeth vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,518 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 13,518 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear off side wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,012 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 12,012 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 9,757 miles

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

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

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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P216 GDA is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P216 GDA, 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 P216 GDA registered?

P216 GDA is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P216 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P216 GDA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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