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P334 BPL

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

93,844 mi
Last recorded93,844 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP334 BPL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 93,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 93,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 93,683 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 93,274 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,817 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,482 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 90,482 miles

Brake performance not tested suspension to low (3.7.A.1)

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

suspension low

Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,784 miles

Exhaust noisy cat rattles (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 89,784 miles

Exhaust noisy cat rattles (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,427 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,324 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp partially insecure

parking brake lamp stays illuminated

Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,324 miles

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

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

catalytic converter heat shield partially insecure

nearside front fog lamp is partially insecure

parking brake lamp stays illuminated unless pressure is kept on the lever

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 3 Feb 2015 87,324 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

catalytic converter heat shield partially insecure

nearside front fog lamp is partially insecure

parking brake lamp stays illuminated unless pressure is kept on the lever

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,404 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

center brake light not illuminating unable to see if it is connected

rear brakes making noise

rear exhaust box baffles loose

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,491 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,151 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 77,151 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,150 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 74,150 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 69,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r suspention unit slight weep

Fail 16 Dec 2008 69,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 64,176 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 59,381 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 59,330 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 52,027 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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P334 BPL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P334 BPL, 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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P334 BPL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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