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P315 CCK

1997 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

69,882 mi
Last recorded69,882 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 CCK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,882 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,800 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 69,772 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 69,501 miles

battery insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2012 69,501 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,482 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 69,482 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,278 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch worn

hand brake lever getting high

second speed on the wipers not working

side to side movment on the hand brake lever

Pass 9 Mar 2009 64,033 miles

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

offside outer sill repair appears adequate

rear both sides ABS wires isecure

Fail 28 Feb 2009 64,020 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside outer sill repair appears adequate

rear both sides ABS wires isecure

Pass 12 Nov 2007 61,932 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 61,880 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 59,279 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 59,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 57,822 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 57,822 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)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

BATTERY INSECURE.HIGH LEVEL STOPLIGHT BULB. †CRACK AT O/SIDE FRONT SCREEN.RONT BRAKE DISCS POOR.FRONT TYRES VOID OF TREAD INNER EDGES.

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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P315 CCK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P315 CCK, 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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P315 CCK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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