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P402 HBL

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,047 mi
Last recorded58,047 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 HBL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 58,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,860 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Offside Front tyre perished/cracked

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,584 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Offside Front tyre perished/cracked

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,065 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has splits in outer sidewall but not exposing cords.

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 57,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre has splits in outer sidewall but not exposing cords.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,282 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 55,366 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 55,366 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,246 miles

front to rear coolant pipes leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,475 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,737 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,238 miles

throttle sticking slightly

Fail 16 Jun 2009 52,238 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

throttle sticking slightly

Pass 17 May 2008 52,212 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2008 52,201 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2007 51,945 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 50,951 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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P402 HBL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P402 HBL, 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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P402 HBL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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