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P38 WFE

1997 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,138 mi
Last recorded77,138 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 WFE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 77,138 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 73,023 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 73,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s front and rear suspension lower than o/s

Pass 7 Apr 2009 72,907 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 72,493 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 71,282 miles

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

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

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

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

engine noisey/rattley

slight leak on front to rear water (coolant) pipe

Fail 4 Apr 2007 71,274 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

slight leak on front to rear water(coolant)pipe

Pass 24 Mar 2006 67,095 miles

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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P38 WFE is a 1997 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P38 WFE, 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 P38 WFE registered?

P38 WFE is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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