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P561 MJN

1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,770 mi
Last recorded65,770 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc72,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 MJN
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,770 miles

drive belt cracked

front and rear brake discs corroded

osf tyre worn low on inside

rear number plate deteriated

rear of exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2008 65,770 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

drive belt cracked

front and rear brake discs corroded

osf tyre worn low on inside

rear number plate deteriated

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2007 56,200 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 56,138 miles

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

slight play in both front top joints

slight play in both rear top joints

Pass 29 Mar 2006 50,989 miles

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

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

front number plate poor condition

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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P561 MJN is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 72,212 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P561 MJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P561 MJN registered?

P561 MJN is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 15 February 1997.

Is P561 MJN safe to buy?

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