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P270 AAA

1997 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,789 mi
Last recorded50,789 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 AAA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 50,789 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 50,757 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 50,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 48,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 42,653 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 38,875 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint as front suspension (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint as front suspension (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 37,665 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 35,872 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 35,534 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 35,253 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 34,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 34,685 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 33,740 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 33,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 26,526 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

splits in nearside rear tyre on inner side wall but not showing cord

Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,230 miles

boyh front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2010 20,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boyh front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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P270 AAA is a 1997 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P270 AAA, 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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P270 AAA is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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