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P31 LPW

1997 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,964 mi
Last recorded25,964 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 LPW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 25,964 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 41,639 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 41,636 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 41,603 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 41,603 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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 LPW is a 1997 MG Mgf in White with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P31 LPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P31 LPW registered?

P31 LPW is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is P31 LPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 LPW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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