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P32 UPP

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,790 mi
Last recorded93,790 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 UPP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 93,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 93,766 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 91,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 91,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight perishing of front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2008 85,250 miles

damage to both sills

general corrosion on rear brake discs

general corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

general wear in shock absorber rubbers all round

slight damage to nearside rear tyre side w ll

Fail 20 Aug 2008 85,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

damage to both sills

general corrosion on rear brake discs

general corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

general wear in shock absorber rubbers all round

slight damage to nearside rear tyre side w ll

Pass 25 Jul 2007 77,367 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 74,767 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 74,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil temp sensor loose and wire disconected †

pas light came on but went off and stayed off ?

Pass 19 Apr 2006 65,944 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 65,795 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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P32 UPP is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P32 UPP, 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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P32 UPP is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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