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P21 WGA

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,979 mi
Last recorded112,979 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 WGA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,979 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 102,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 101,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 95,923 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 95,922 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 90,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 90,777 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 89,721 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 89,721 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 88,273 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 88,273 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 86,755 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 85,532 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 85,532 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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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P21 WGA is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P21 WGA, 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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P21 WGA is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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