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P346 LKM

1997 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,348 mi
Last recorded80,348 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 LKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 80,348 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2021 80,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 79,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 78,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

anti-roll bar rubbers deteriated

front tyres worn on inner edges but have raised tread

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Apr 2013 76,701 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,559 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery inscure

Fail 3 Apr 2012 75,556 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery inscure

Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake Discs Pitted and Corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake Discs Pitted and Corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 73,187 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake Discs Pitted and Corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake Discs Pitted and Corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2010 70,657 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery light on.Altanator belt missing & alt;seized

Pass 2 May 2009 69,229 miles

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

front discs rusty and pitted

front tyres have wear on inner edges

rear discs rusty

Fail 1 May 2009 69,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

front discs rusty and pitted

front tyres have wear on inner edges

rear discs rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,739 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 67,222 miles

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

n/s/r top ball joint has slight play

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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P346 LKM is a 1997 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P346 LKM, 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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P346 LKM is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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