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P26 RYT

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,253 mi
Last recorded78,253 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 RYT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 78,253 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 78,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 78,253 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 78,253 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 78,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,703 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,770 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 72,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 71,493 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,021 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 66,482 miles

all brake discs corroded and discoloured and marked up

exhaust down pipe flexy covering breaking off

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on inner edges and getting near limit

o/s and n/s headlamp beam pattern getting dim and unclear

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads starting to get low

windscreen scatched but not effecting view

Fail 14 Dec 2009 66,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

all brake discs corroded and discoloured and marked up

exhaust down pipe flexy covering breaking off

o/s and n/s front suspension near bump stops

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on inner edges and getting near limit

o/s and n/s headlamp beam pattern getting dim and unclear

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads starting to get low

windscreen scatched but not effecting view

Pass 15 Dec 2008 65,708 miles

nearside front tyre tread is low and is bald on the inner edge

offside front tyre tread is low and is bald on the inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2007 63,615 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs discoloured

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on inner edge and almost bald

o/s and n/s rear brake discs discoloured and corroded

windscreen has slight damage outside3 (A) zone

Fail 11 Dec 2007 63,611 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

o/s and n/s front brake discs discoloured

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on inner edge and almost bald

o/s and n/s rear brake discs discoloured and corroded

windscreen has slight damage outside3 (A) zone

Pass 7 Dec 2006 61,461 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 61,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside rear panel damaged

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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P26 RYT is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P26 RYT, 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 P26 RYT registered?

P26 RYT is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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