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P305 DPB

1997 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,856 mi
Last recorded113,856 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 DPB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 113,856 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Water pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 113,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Water pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 111,265 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 108,027 miles

offside and nearside front dip light lens begining to mist not affecting beam pattern

Fail 28 Feb 2009 107,990 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)

offside and nearside front dip light lens begining to mist not affecting beam pattern

Pass 27 Feb 2008 103,060 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 103,060 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 102,020 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

suspension low

Pass 2 Mar 2006 98,372 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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P305 DPB is a 1997 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P305 DPB, 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 P305 DPB registered?

P305 DPB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P305 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P305 DPB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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