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P252 UNW

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,607 mi
Last recorded75,607 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 UNW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 75,607 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 74,452 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 74,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 67,904 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 67,822 miles

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

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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P252 UNW is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P252 UNW, 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 P252 UNW registered?

P252 UNW is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P252 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 UNW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P252 UNW have outstanding finance?

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