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P392 AYJ

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,936 mi
Last recorded98,936 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 AYJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 98,936 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 98,925 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering warning light on

Pass 28 Jun 2011 95,928 miles

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

Pass 28 Jul 2010 94,658 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2010 94,658 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 89,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

emissions in & out on test

Fail 12 Jun 2009 89,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

emissions in & out on test

Pass 12 Jun 2008 84,358 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 77,978 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 68,871 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 68,673 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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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P392 AYJ is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P392 AYJ, 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 P392 AYJ registered?

P392 AYJ is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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