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P378 UPW

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,772 mi
Last recorded63,772 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 UPW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,772 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Inner lens. (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 62,170 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Jun 2016 39,888 miles

Power steering malfunctioning light on (2.3.3a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 10 May 2016 62,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,642 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres starting to crack in tread area

Fail 23 Apr 2013 52,642 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres starting to crack in tread area

Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,734 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,932 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 44,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 41,751 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,584 miles

front tyres worn on edge

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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P378 UPW is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P378 UPW, 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 P378 UPW registered?

P378 UPW is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P378 UPW safe to buy?

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