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P398 MOR

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,816 mi
Last recorded71,816 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 MOR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2015 71,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coolant pipes under vehicle corroded and sweating

exhaust rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,796 miles

exhaust rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2012 69,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake discs rusty

both front and rear subframes rusty

front to rear brake pipe rusty

rear silencer rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2011 69,107 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,903 miles

exhaust rusty

rear brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

Pass 27 Aug 2009 66,136 miles

exhaust rusty

rear brake discs rusty

slight play in offside rear hub/bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,422 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 63,652 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 62,370 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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P398 MOR is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P398 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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What year was P398 MOR registered?

P398 MOR is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is P398 MOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P398 MOR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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