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P913 SUU

1997 MG MG

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,169 mi
Last recorded51,169 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 MG MG68,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP913 SUU
MakeMG
ModelMG
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,169 miles

battery insecure

front brake pads low

front bumper security

offside headlamp beam image faint

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 31 Dec 2008 50,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

front brake pads low

front bumper security

offside front tyre heavly worn on inner edge poss tracking problem

offside headlamp beam image faint

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,026 miles

nearside seat belt buckle wrong side of seat belt retaining clip

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 28 Aug 2007 46,026 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside seat belt buckle wrong side of seat belt retaining clip

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2006 42,275 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 42,275 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2005 33,885 miles

How Reliable is the MG MG?

Based on 2,574 MOT tests across 373 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
373
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 95
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 72
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P913 SUU is a 1997 MG MG in Green 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 MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 68,718 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 MG fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P913 SUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG MG typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 29 years old, this MG MG is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P913 SUU registered?

P913 SUU is a 1997 MG MG, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P913 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P913 SUU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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