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P245 VGO

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,187 mi
Last recorded78,187 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 VGO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 78,187 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 72,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

parking brake has only just met the required park brake efficiency.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

slight play n/s/r top ball joint

slight play o/s/r top ball joint

Fail 12 Jan 2012 72,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight play n/s/r top ball joint

slight play o/s/r top ball joint

Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 65,059 miles

1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND ONLY JUST LEGAL 2/ O/S/R SILL PANEL/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 21 May 2008 60,995 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 59,257 miles

Both front brake discs inner surfaces in poor condition.

Pass 2 May 2006 54,074 miles

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 VGO is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

P245 VGO is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P245 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P245 VGO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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