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P319 JKR

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,702 mi
Last recorded86,702 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 JKR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2021 86,702 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake excessively binding all four, but seems to be only when engine running and pedal stick down (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underside (subframes)

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective no clear image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 86,426 miles

Corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2019 86,369 miles

corrosion to underside (front and rear subframe and suspension components)

Pass 10 Jul 2018 86,283 miles

Corrosion to underside (mainly front and rear subframe)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 86,228 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

front and rear subframes and suspension components Corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,158 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 85,543 miles

corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,208 miles

Corrosion appearing to both subframes

Pass 9 Jul 2012 85,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 85,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 84,714 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,022 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 84,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Vehicle ride height excessively low

Pass 3 Jul 2009 82,561 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 2 Jul 2009 82,542 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Jul 2008 81,060 miles

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

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

nearside front headlamp glass cracked

tracking

Pass 2 Jul 2007 78,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 78,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 75,333 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 75,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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P319 JKR is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P319 JKR, 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 P319 JKR registered?

P319 JKR is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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