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P308 DPB

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,630 mi
Last recorded43,630 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 DPB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,630 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 43,501 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,475 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlamp beam slightly defused

Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,236 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 42,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

suspension too low especially nearside

Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,184 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 45,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,464 miles

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,421 miles

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

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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P308 DPB is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P308 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 P308 DPB registered?

P308 DPB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P308 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P308 DPB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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