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P253 WGK

1997 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,000 mi
Last recorded91,000 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 WGK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2014 91,000 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

ALL Brake discs severly corroded

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

Rear Sill panel pescribed area Slightly corroded NS and OS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,758 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 90,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 89,854 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 89,854 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2009 88,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2009 88,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 85,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

nsf tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 2 May 2008 85,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 23 Apr 2007 85,094 miles

NSF tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 85,094 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NSF TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDE WALL BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 82,333 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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P253 WGK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P253 WGK, 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 P253 WGK registered?

P253 WGK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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