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P29 LKN

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,642 mi
Last recorded50,642 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 LKN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

SUSPENSION VERY LOW

Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,181 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 49,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,721 miles

o/s/f suspension lower arm partly rusted away.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 42,927 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,436 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,924 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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P29 LKN is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P29 LKN, 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 P29 LKN registered?

P29 LKN is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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