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P220 VGN

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,560 mi
Last recorded83,560 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 VGN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 May 2014 83,560 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 83,560 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,183 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 77,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 53,835 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2010 48,933 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,540 miles

both front flexy ferrules starting to corrode

front discs have surface corrosion

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

rear discs have surface corrosion

rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear tyres approx 2.5mm

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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P220 VGN is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P220 VGN, 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 P220 VGN registered?

P220 VGN is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P220 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P220 VGN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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