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P412 NOV

1997 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,561 mi
Last recorded61,561 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 NOV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,561 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 59,663 miles

ride height low.play in offside rear upper ball joint.

Fail 16 Jun 2010 59,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ride height low.play in offside rear upper ball joint.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 53,877 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 53,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,420 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,862 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 48,848 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 45,466 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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P412 NOV is a 1997 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P412 NOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P412 NOV registered?

P412 NOV is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P412 NOV safe to buy?

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