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P327 JKR

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,142 mi
Last recorded97,142 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 JKR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2009 97,142 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2008 91,160 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 84,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 83,303 miles

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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P327 JKR is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P327 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P327 JKR registered?

P327 JKR is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P327 JKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P327 JKR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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