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P314 DUD

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,230 mi
Last recorded107,230 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 DUD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 107,230 miles

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

Offside Rear track arm bent

Fail 3 May 2018 107,166 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow prevents test (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod to rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength cut in floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear track arm bent

Pass 10 May 2017 106,588 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 106,574 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 105,700 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 105,318 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 105,318 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 104,570 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 103,107 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres close to limit

front/rear b/discs rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2011 100,860 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 98,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2010 98,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 92,992 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 92,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 92,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 88,874 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 87,315 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 81,438 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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P314 DUD is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P314 DUD, 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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P314 DUD is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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