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P31 KMS

1997 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,822 mi
Last recorded93,822 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 KMS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 93,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 93,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 93,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 92,986 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 90,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill soft behind panel, cant see full repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 86,141 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower corrosion on sills

Offside Rear Lower corrosion lower sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower exhaust box corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 86,092 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower corrosion on sills

Offside Rear Lower corrosion lower sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower exhaust box corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,900 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 79,116 miles

Nearside Rear tyres perished between treads

Offside Rear tyres perished between treads

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,954 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,903 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 72,936 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,842 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 68,166 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 68,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,105 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 63,175 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 59,657 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 59,657 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2006 58,520 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 58,520 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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P31 KMS is a 1997 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P31 KMS, 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 P31 KMS registered?

P31 KMS is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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