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C22 LTP

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,199 mi
Last recorded62,199 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 LTP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 62,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 61,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Pass 14 Feb 2023 60,876 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 60,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 59,387 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 57,719 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,266 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 57,266 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 56,582 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 56,210 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 55,216 miles

rear tyres spliting on inner side wall

Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,960 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 51,817 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 49,444 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,797 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,800 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,410 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 38,726 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,687 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 34,923 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,908 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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C22 LTP is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C22 LTP, 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.

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What year was C22 LTP registered?

C22 LTP is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is C22 LTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 LTP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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