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P270 FTO

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,277 mi
Last recorded44,277 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 FTO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 44,277 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight Underbody Corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2025 43,435 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 42,684 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 41,779 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 40,053 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 38,312 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2020 37,476 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 36,304 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 36,303 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2013 36,128 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 35,820 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 33,876 miles

nearside rear tyre has splits in inner side wall not deep enough to teach cords

Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,319 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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P270 FTO is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P270 FTO registered?

P270 FTO is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P270 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P270 FTO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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