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P310 LYB

1997 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

69,355 mi
Last recorded69,355 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP310 LYB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 69,355 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 68,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 68,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 68,456 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 68,456 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 68,032 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 68,032 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,347 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 67,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 67,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,110 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 67,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,662 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 66,662 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Fail 27 May 2016 66,557 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,012 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 65,995 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,135 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,119 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 45,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,518 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 40,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,835 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 34,835 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P310 LYB is a 1997 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P310 LYB, 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 P310 LYB registered?

P310 LYB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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