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P324 RCL

1997 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,029 mi
Last recorded92,029 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 RCL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2011 92,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 92,029 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,321 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 85,188 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 82,965 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 77,855 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 77,866 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 65,440 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 65,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P324 RCL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P324 RCL, 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 P324 RCL registered?

P324 RCL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P324 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P324 RCL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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