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P386 MOR

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,542 mi
Last recorded75,542 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 75,542 miles

HYDRO SUSPENSION LOW

Fail 9 May 2013 75,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

HYDRO SUSPENSION LOW

Pass 20 Jan 2012 74,563 miles

srs light on

Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,103 miles

srs lights on the dash drivers front tyre worn on edge

Fail 12 Jun 2009 71,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

air bag lamp on

r/n/s brake pipe corroded

windscreen slight damage

Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both front headlamp dip pattens deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2007 69,205 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 69,173 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,351 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

coolant leaking

Fail 5 Jun 2006 64,338 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant leaking

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 MOR is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P386 MOR, 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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P386 MOR is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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