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P253 ONF

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,309 mi
Last recorded45,309 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 ONF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose slightly corroded

Nearside Headlight output on dipped beam lightly reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Flexible brake hose slightly corroded

Offside Headlight output on dipped beam lightly reduced

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,322 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,061 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 43,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 41,678 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,277 miles

slight corrosion oon front subframe ok at time of test

Fail 25 Feb 2012 41,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion oon front subframe ok at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,302 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,775 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 37,746 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,401 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 31,786 miles

front pads worn

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 May 2006 29,454 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn to the legal limit and is cracked on the inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre is cracked on the inner sidewall

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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P253 ONF is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P253 ONF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P253 ONF registered?

P253 ONF is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P253 ONF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 ONF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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