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P40 VVC

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,759 mi
Last recorded56,759 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 56,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 56,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,616 miles

1 high level brake light inop

Corrosion to underside

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 54,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

1 high level brake light inop

Corrosion to underside

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 53,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front mirror casing loose but secure.

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,907 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,314 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

oil leak

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play in both rear lower suspension arms outer bushes

slight play in nearside front upper suspension ball joint

slight play in nearside rear upper suspension ball joint

slight play to both rear main track control arm bushes

Fail 31 Jan 2013 47,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

oil leak

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play in both rear lower suspension arms outer bushes

slight play in nearside front upper suspension ball joint

slight play in nearside rear upper suspension ball joint

slight play to both rear main track control arm bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,721 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded slight play o/s/r n/s/r top ball joints corrosion exhaust corrosion various steel brake pipes under body corrosion and suspension parts engine noisey corrosion front and rear subframes inner sills rear

Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,737 miles

Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake discs heavily pitted

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 14 Feb 2011 39,737 miles

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

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

Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

all brake discs heavily pitted and rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

nearside rear handbrake link not returning to stop

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,386 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 38,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear handbrake link not returning to stop

Pass 5 Feb 2009 36,693 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,848 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,486 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 30,739 miles

Both front brake discs in very poor condition,both worn & corroded on inner surfaces

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

Slight inbalance on front brakes when service brake applied gradually

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 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red 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 P40 VVC, 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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P40 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 February 1997.

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