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P390 WGN

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,540 mi
Last recorded88,540 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 WGN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 88,540 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 88,540 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 88,112 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 88,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 86,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,240 miles

Coolant leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 832,295 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 81,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,406 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 80,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,659 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 67,135 miles

Front headlamp reflectors slightly misted.

Fail 15 May 2008 67,134 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Coolant leak from metal water pipe fixed to floorpan.

Front brake pad linings wearing low.

Front headlamp reflectors slightly misted.

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face.

Offside rear tyre wearing low on tread.

S.R.S warning lamp on.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 43,908 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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P390 WGN is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P390 WGN, 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 P390 WGN registered?

P390 WGN is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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