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P397 XCK

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

84,584 mi
Last recorded84,584 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 XCK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 84,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 82,262 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 82,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 79,393 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 77,749 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 75,577 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 75,577 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 72,993 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 72,993 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 69,561 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,437 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 68,436 miles

Emissions not tested big exhaust blow at front flexy joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 67,918 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 67,918 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 66,488 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 66,149 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 66,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,015 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 60,015 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r sill

front disks lipped and corroded

rear disks lipped and corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2010 53,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r sill

front disks lipped and corroded

rear disks lipped and corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,177 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 45,177 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 30 May 2009 44,942 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 41,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2007 36,374 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 36,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 30,892 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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P397 XCK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 P397 XCK, 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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P397 XCK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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