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P260 LNO

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,182 mi
Last recorded106,182 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 LNO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 106,182 miles

slight play in both rear tca arm bushes

Pass 13 May 2014 99,536 miles

both rear trailing arms have play in rear bushes

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

Fail 3 May 2014 99,482 miles

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

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

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

both rear trailing arms have play in rear bushes

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2013 93,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2012 87,675 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 81,855 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 77,000 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 70,688 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 70,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2008 63,522 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 55,206 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 44,942 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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P260 LNO is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P260 LNO, 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 P260 LNO registered?

P260 LNO is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P260 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P260 LNO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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