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P327 OAK

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,701 mi
Last recorded82,701 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 82,701 miles

vehicle underside has alot of surface corrosion.no holes.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 80,066 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 80,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 76,896 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 76,896 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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 OAK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc 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 P327 OAK, 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 P327 OAK registered?

P327 OAK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P327 OAK safe to buy?

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