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P380 GPH

1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,769 mi
Last recorded68,769 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc72,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 GPH
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 68,769 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 63,128 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 63,128 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 63,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 56,796 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 56,787 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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P380 GPH is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 72,212 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P380 GPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P380 GPH registered?

P380 GPH is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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