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BPW 4P

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,923 mi
Last recorded33,923 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPW 4P
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 33,923 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 33,594 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 33,286 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 33,053 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,732 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 32,373 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 31,697 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 30,983 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 29,963 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,101 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 28,416 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 27,213 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,720 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 25,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,195 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 24,922 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 24,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 24,610 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 23,660 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 22,551 miles

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

suspension low

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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BPW 4P is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BPW 4P, 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 BPW 4P registered?

BPW 4P is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is BPW 4P safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPW 4P shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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