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P365 FTT

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,378 mi
Last recorded57,378 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 FTT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 57,378 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 53,437 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 51,099 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 49,388 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 47,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,934 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 47,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall heavily perished starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 47,917 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,436 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,318 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 45,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 43,249 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 25,246 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 42,551 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,669 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nail in n/s/f & cut in tread & rear tyres cut on inner wall

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,667 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 26,773 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 26,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,058 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P365 FTT is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P365 FTT, 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 P365 FTT registered?

P365 FTT is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P365 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P365 FTT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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