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P245 DVK

1997 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,409 mi
Last recorded114,409 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 DVK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 114,409 miles

Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 6 Apr 2013 101,046 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,891 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 88,741 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 88,741 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 86,065 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,826 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 73,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm

oil level high

rear track control arm bushes worn

slight oil leak

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 20 Nov 2007 73,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm

oil level high

rear track control arm bushes worn

slight oil leak

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2006 58,350 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P245 DVK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P245 DVK, 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 P245 DVK registered?

P245 DVK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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