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P17 GPH

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,531 mi
Last recorded83,531 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 GPH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 83,531 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated bettery (4.11 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe ferrule corroied

Offside Front brake pipe ferrule

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 83,504 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated bettery (4.11 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe ferrule corroied

Offside Front brake pipe ferrule

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 83,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

surface rust under the vehicle and on some brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Pass 5 May 2017 52,131 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 80,849 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 80,793 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated, inner edges of tread area worn low

Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,584 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 65,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 60,804 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,257 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,837 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 51,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,366 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,799 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2006 34,460 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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P17 GPH is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2000 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 56,343 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 P17 GPH, 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 26 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P17 GPH registered?

P17 GPH is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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