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3923 PU

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,616 mi
Last recorded67,616 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3923 PU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 67,616 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 66,020 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 62,398 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 58,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,778 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 57,525 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 57,525 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 57,159 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 55,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 54,234 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 52,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,016 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,543 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,125 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,452 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,788 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,822 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,869 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,186 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 39,186 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,802 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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3923 PU is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 3923 PU, 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 3923 PU registered?

3923 PU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 3923 PU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3923 PU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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