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P405 MOR

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,181 mi
Last recorded69,181 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 MOR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 69,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 68,922 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 68,354 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 68,051 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at T-piece (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,683 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

cat starting to break up

Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front at inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

steering warning light on dash

Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,433 miles

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 tyres perished

Fail 5 Apr 2017 66,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 tyres perished

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre perished n/s/f worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,479 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,886 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,965 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 62,928 miles

STRONG ADVISE catalytic converter evidently broken up internally and exhaust system heavily corroded / flexi section deteriorated

brake hoses show corrosion on ferrules and pipework

parking brake warning lamp staying on intermittently

staining of anti freeze on engine [ pulley end ]

Fail 16 Apr 2012 62,926 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

STRONG ADVISE catalytic converter evidently broken up internally and exhaust system heavily corroded / flexi section deteriorated

brake hoses show corrosion on ferrules and pipework

n/s/f brakes binding slightly

parking brake warning lamp staying on intermittently

staining of anti freeze on engine [ pulley end ]

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,397 miles

slight grooves in front discs

slight play in both front top ball joints

slight play in nearside rear top ball joint

Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,551 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 61,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,788 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,941 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2006 50,363 miles

N/s and o/s front top ball joints have very slight freeplay.

N/s and o/s rear top ball joints have very slight freeplay.

N/s headlamp inner glass cracked.

Fail 15 May 2006 50,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

N/s and o/s front top ball joints have slight free play.

N/s and o/s rear top ball joints have slight free play.

N/s headlamp inner glass cracked.

N/s rear brake disc very poor condition.

Screen washers poor.

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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P405 MOR is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P405 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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P405 MOR is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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