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P347 NOX

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,608 mi
Last recorded105,608 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 NOX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 105,608 miles

exhaust poor condition

osf headlamp pattern weak

rear view mirror missing

sills corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 105,311 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2011 94,362 miles

all brake discs corroded

exhaust box corroded and leaking

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s n/s front brake hose sleeves corroded strong advise

Fail 4 Nov 2011 94,362 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

exhaust box corroded and leaking

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s n/s front brake hose sleeves corroded strong advise

Pass 9 Nov 2010 87,563 miles

all brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre has cracking to sidewall

wet day

Fail 8 Nov 2010 87,563 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre has cracking to sidewall

wet day

Pass 13 Nov 2009 84,017 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 84,015 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs badly corroded and worn

o/s/f outer tyre wall perished

Pass 23 Oct 2008 80,200 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coolant transfer pipes rusted.

slight marking om screen at top of arc.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 80,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coolant transfer pipes rusted.

slight marking om screen at top of arc.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 76,284 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 76,282 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 69,127 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front disc,s getting rusty.

under body water transfer pipes rusted.

Pass 29 Oct 2005 64,182 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 64,181 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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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P347 NOX is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P347 NOX, 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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P347 NOX is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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