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P298 WKX

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

193,605 mi
Last recorded193,605 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 WKX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 193,605 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 191,626 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Hydraulic clutch line badly corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight corrosion to n/s/r outer sill.

Slight corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 188,798 miles

Drivers door check strap worn.

Metal clutch pipe badly corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 185,850 miles

Metal clutch pipe corroded badly.

O/S/R outer sill has slight corrosion.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in n/s/f suspension.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 181,698 miles

Metal clutch pipe corroded.

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)

light corrosion to various metal brake pipes.

Fail 3 Feb 2012 181,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Light corrosion to various metal brake pipes.

Metal clutch pipe excessively corroded.

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 21 Feb 2011 178,366 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 176,546 miles

N/S/F tyre cracked and perished.

O/S/F tyre has a small cut in sidewall.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 174,310 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 171,264 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 167,952 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 166,415 miles

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

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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P298 WKX is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P298 WKX, 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 P298 WKX registered?

P298 WKX is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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