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P370 UGJ

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,729 mi
Last recorded103,729 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 UGJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 103,729 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 103,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 99,006 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 94,830 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2008 94,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 86,939 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 80,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on n/s/r outer sill panel

Fail 3 May 2006 80,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

corrosion on n/s/r outer sill panel

Pass 20 May 2005 79,773 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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P370 UGJ is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P370 UGJ, 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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P370 UGJ is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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