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P234 MWB

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

14,231 mi
Last recorded14,231 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 MWB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 14,231 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 14,189 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 14,154 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill - front corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill - front corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 14,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill - front corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill - front corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 14,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sill (corner) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sill (corner) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 13,999 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 13,951 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 13,871 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 13,841 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 13,657 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 13,578 miles

Corrosion sill at front both sides

Fail 18 Apr 2016 13,572 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion sill at front both sides

Pass 4 Apr 2015 12,988 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front of sill;s

Pass 24 Apr 2014 11,620 miles

both front outer sills slightly corroded

slight movement in both rear track control arm bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2012 10,519 miles

Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 10,519 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 9,670 miles

rear lower shocker bushes worn

Pass 19 May 2010 8,897 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 8,723 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 8,557 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 8,025 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 7,591 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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P234 MWB is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P234 MWB, 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 P234 MWB registered?

P234 MWB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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