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P407 NLD

1997 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,815 mi
Last recorded79,815 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 NLD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,815 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 79,813 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 78,269 miles

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

near and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges;

Fail 11 Apr 2013 78,269 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

near and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges;

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,441 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 76,416 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,431 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 71,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,212 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 61,415 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 61,403 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,718 miles

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

offside outter washer jet does not work

Fail 7 Sep 2006 54,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 43,342 miles

Advisory notes from test 773303255263 still apply.

Fail 10 Sep 2005 43,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Front and rear sub frame showing signs of surface corrosion

Steering light is on the dashboard

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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P407 NLD is a 1997 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P407 NLD, 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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P407 NLD is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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