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P325 LNO

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,441 mi
Last recorded49,441 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 LNO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,441 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

n/s/r tyre bald on both edges

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 49,386 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

n/s/r tyre bald on both edges

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,845 miles

Front & Rear brake disc's are corroded on the braking surfaces.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 46,839 miles

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

Front & Rear brake disc's are corroded on the braking surfaces.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,737 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,268 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,021 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,451 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 33,795 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 33,795 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 30,854 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 27,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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P325 LNO is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P325 LNO, 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 P325 LNO registered?

P325 LNO is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P325 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P325 LNO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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