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P27 RYT

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

42,672 mi
Last recorded42,672 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 RYT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 42,672 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 42,646 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 41,175 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 40,416 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 39,417 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 39,417 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 36,429 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Aug 2018 36,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

hand brake performance only just passed

Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,330 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 34,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 34,229 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2013 34,229 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 34,148 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 33,986 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 33,979 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,786 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,566 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,477 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 33,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,192 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 33,181 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2005 32,545 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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P27 RYT is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P27 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 P27 RYT registered?

P27 RYT is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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