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P386 KUK

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,686 mi
Last recorded125,686 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 KUK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 125,686 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 125,257 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 124,553 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 123,399 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 122,302 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 121,503 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 120,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 119,671 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 118,712 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 115,419 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 115,419 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 111,436 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 107,871 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 105,721 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 101,926 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 35,250 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 88,588 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P386 KUK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P386 KUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P386 KUK registered?

P386 KUK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P386 KUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 KUK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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