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MG MGF

White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

P97 APRMOT history

P97 APR is a white petrol MG MGF first used on 9 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 123,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2023
Mileage
123,687 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2022
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P97 APR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
9 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P97 APR was last recorded at 123,687 miles on 11 Apr 2022, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,662 miles · 7 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
2,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,687 miles
  • 2021 – 123,662 miles
  • 2020 – 123,657 miles
  • 2017 – 123,113 miles
  • 2014 – 122,488 miles
  • 2013 – 118,820 miles
  • 2012 – 114,167 miles
  • 2011 – 109,750 miles
  • 2010 – 105,375 miles
  • 2009 – 101,547 miles
  • 2008 – 96,769 miles
  • 2006 – 90,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,687 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Discs surface rust through lack of use but work fine

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,687 miles
    Test number
    888754446077
    • AdvisoryFront Discs surface rust through lack of use but work fine

  2. Fail123,687 miles (+25)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,687 miles
    Test number
    982996413728
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted .rs (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Discs surface rust through lack of use but work fine

  3. Fail123,662 miles (+5)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,662 miles
    Test number
    202308511707
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,657 miles (+544)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,657 miles
    Test number
    803213244676
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,113 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,113 miles
    Test number
    124204614930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,488 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,488 miles
    Test number
    509593244122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,463 miles (+3,643)7 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,463 miles
    Test number
    658031444193
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass118,820 miles (+4,653)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    118,820 miles
    Test number
    877836783014
    • NoteEvidence of corrsion in sills.

  9. Pass114,167 miles (+4,417)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    114,167 miles
    Test number
    985486882073
    • NoteEvidence of corrosion in off side & near side sills .

  10. Pass109,750 miles (+4,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,750 miles
    Test number
    315328481007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass105,375 miles (+3,828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    105,375 miles
    Test number
    904822180073
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass101,547 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    101,547 miles
    Test number
    123440699017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    96,769 miles
    Test number
    331102578075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,769 miles (+5,904)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,769 miles
    Test number
    421332278000
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass90,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    90,865 miles
    Test number
    251147096229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,865 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,865 miles
    Test number
    532656096280
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about P97 APR

Does P97 APR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P97 APR expired on 10 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P97 APR?
The MOT on P97 APR expired on 10 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P97 APR done?
P97 APR was recorded at 123,687 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2022, an average of 2,122 miles a year.
Has P97 APR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P97 APR has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on P97 APR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P97 APR find?
P97 APR passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: front discs surface rust through lack of use but work fine.

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