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P465 NBK

1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,265 mi
Last recorded79,265 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc72,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP465 NBK
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 79,265 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 79,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 74,855 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 74,855 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2007 67,198 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 67,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

under side corroded, rear indicator bulbs faded, play in all top swivels (3),exh corroded, rear discs corroded,oil leak rear.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 59,358 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
Full MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc reliability report

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P465 NBK is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 72,212 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P465 NBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P465 NBK is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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