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P249 BFC

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,185 mi
Last recorded28,185 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 BFC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 28,185 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 27,299 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 25,819 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 24,499 miles

Offside Front anti-roll bar bracket bent and bush squashed

Fail 18 Nov 2022 24,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front anti-roll bar bracket bent and bush squashed

Pass 18 Nov 2021 23,639 miles

Front hub components corroded

Offside Front Roll bar bracket bent

Pass 18 Nov 2020 23,395 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Front hub components corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 23,103 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 22,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 21,976 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 21,976 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 21,550 miles

rear inner tyre sidewalls split

Pass 24 Nov 2015 21,009 miles

suspension very low

Pass 16 Dec 2014 20,257 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 19,517 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 19,274 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 19,111 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 18,523 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 18,508 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 17,566 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 17,566 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 15,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 15,709 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 15,399 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 15,084 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 14,390 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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P249 BFC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P249 BFC, 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 P249 BFC registered?

P249 BFC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 January 1997.

Is P249 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 BFC shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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