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P381 LKM

1997 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,015 mi
Last recorded70,015 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 LKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,015 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 70,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 69,496 miles

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 17 Nov 2017 69,496 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 9 Jun 2016 68,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

vehicle undersealed in places

Fail 6 Jun 2016 68,837 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

vehicle undersealed in places

Pass 19 May 2015 68,071 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 68,071 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,097 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 65,540 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,706 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 63,128 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,128 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,622 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 59,616 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

L.H. Rear fog lamp inop. Not testable.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres starting to crack and perish in treads.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,869 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE AND N/S/F INDICATOR LENS CRACKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BALL JOINTS..

Pass 18 Apr 2006 53,513 miles

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

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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P381 LKM is a 1997 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P381 LKM, 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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P381 LKM is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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