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P269 AYJ

1997 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,458 mi
Last recorded58,458 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 AYJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 58,458 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 2 Dec 2017 58,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,562 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,434 miles

nearside rear inner brake disc surface corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,618 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 51,618 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

2x rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 9 Jul 2013 51,597 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs are corroded on the inner edges,prompt replacemsnt is advised!

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,367 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 48,150 miles

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

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

n/s rear inner drive shaft oil seal is leaking oil!

Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,929 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 43,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,639 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2006 19,081 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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P269 AYJ is a 1997 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P269 AYJ, 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 P269 AYJ registered?

P269 AYJ is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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