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P2 HGA

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,645 mi
Last recorded30,645 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 HGA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 30,645 miles

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar compliance bush slightly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2025 30,620 miles

Offside Rear Compliance bush has slight free play

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

Service brake pedal has long travel

Pass 20 Feb 2024 30,603 miles

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

Service brake pedal slightly sinks when applied.

Pass 14 Feb 2023 30,556 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 30,524 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 30,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 30,458 miles

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

both front washer jets weak in operation

Pass 12 Feb 2020 30,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jet slightly weak

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 30,356 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 30,356 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 30,347 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 30,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Offside & Nearside (1.2.1e)

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 31 Jan 2017 30,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall outer casing split

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall outer casing split

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & Nearside Rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to just under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 29,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2014 29,557 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 29,012 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 28,692 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 28,229 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 28,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,692 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,945 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 26,668 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 26,668 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,914 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 25,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,402 miles

Slight coolant leak from hose connection at front of engine area.

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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P2 HGA is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P2 HGA, 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 P2 HGA registered?

P2 HGA is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P2 HGA safe to buy?

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