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P247 CRR

1997 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,922 mi
Last recorded83,922 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 CRR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 83,922 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,225 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 83,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,356 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,328 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 82,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 82,284 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 81,165 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2011 81,163 miles

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)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 75,609 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both outer sills

flexi pipe poor condtion

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre wearing on egdes

slight corrosion to front subframe

slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

slight dampness to o/s/r shock

Pass 9 Mar 2009 63,623 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,401 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

osr lens cracked

both outer rear sills starting to corrode

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front brake pads wearing low

os headlamp beam - poor pattern

osr suspension damper - damp with oil

rear no.plate cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,645 miles

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

corrosion to nsr,osr outer sills

engine oil leak

front brake discs wearing on inner face corroded

nsf shock damp

nsf shock lower arm bush slight play

nsr tyre inner sidewall split

osr light lense cracked

rear number plate cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,218 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 46,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 45,037 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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P247 CRR is a 1997 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P247 CRR, 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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P247 CRR is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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