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P40 RAS

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,764 mi
Last recorded57,764 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 RAS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,764 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 57,764 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

engine has a missfire

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,742 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 57,116 miles

Front brake discs pitted

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

Fail 13 May 2011 57,166 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 56,062 miles

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

nearside & offside front brake disc deteriorating on inside faces.

two brake pipes from nearside rear junction valve corroded & pitting.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 52,049 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 49,402 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 46,874 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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P40 RAS is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P40 RAS, 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 P40 RAS registered?

P40 RAS is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P40 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 RAS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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