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P266 NEG

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,159 mi
Last recorded45,159 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 NEG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 45,159 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 44,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 44,426 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 44,368 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner tread ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 43,473 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on inner tread areas (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,928 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,099 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,487 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,154 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,107 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 36,410 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 36,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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P266 NEG 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 92.9%.

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 P266 NEG, 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 P266 NEG registered?

P266 NEG is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P266 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P266 NEG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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