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P267 RYH

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,509 mi
Last recorded42,509 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP267 RYH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,509 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,505 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,501 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 42,501 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 42,164 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,519 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,108 miles

Rear tyres slightly cracking on inner side walls

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,946 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,616 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,877 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,682 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,997 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,634 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,052 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,984 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,717 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,458 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 22,297 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 22,297 miles

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

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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P267 RYH is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P267 RYH, 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 P267 RYH registered?

P267 RYH is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P267 RYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P267 RYH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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