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P418 HJH

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

30,988 mi
Last recorded30,988 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 HJH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 30,988 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 30,954 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 30,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 30,696 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 30,613 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 30,328 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 30,328 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 May 2019 30,274 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 30,031 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 29,946 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 29,757 miles

Some light stratching on offside of windscreen

Pass 5 May 2015 29,755 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 29,603 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,605 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 26,491 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 26,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 25,743 miles

slight wear on inside edge of o/s & n/s front tyres

Fail 5 May 2010 25,241 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2010 25,241 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,149 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,067 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 24,868 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 24,469 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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P418 HJH is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P418 HJH, 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 P418 HJH registered?

P418 HJH is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P418 HJH safe to buy?

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