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1997 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · P346 JNN

P346 JNN

1997 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06/06/1997. Recorded mileage 123,921 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MG MGF
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/08/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
123,921 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/08/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1796cc

P346 JNN Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2022
  • 123,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (41 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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Known faults for MG MGF

Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

P346 JNN Mileage History

  1. 12/05/200657,277 mi
  2. 22/05/200762,576 mi+5,299 mi
  3. 30/05/200762,620 mi+44 mi
  4. 18/06/200863,507 mi+887 mi
  5. 20/06/200863,507 mi
  6. 17/06/200964,066 mi+559 mi
  7. 22/08/201164,146 mi+80 mi
  8. 24/08/201164,146 mi
  9. 23/07/201266,950 mi+2,804 mi
  10. 17/03/201466,955 mi+5 mi
  11. 18/03/201466,955 mi
  12. 06/03/201568,937 mi+1,982 mi
  13. 04/03/201686,763 mi+17,826 mi
  14. 11/03/201686,652 mi-111 mi
  15. 15/03/201798,057 mi+11,405 mi
  16. 27/04/2018106,425 mi+8,368 mi
  17. 11/05/2018106,425 mi
  18. 07/06/2019114,107 mi+7,682 mi
  19. 14/06/2019114,107 mi
  20. 03/07/2020118,135 mi+4,028 mi
  21. 13/07/2020118,135 mi
  22. 16/07/2021120,173 mi+2,038 mi
  23. 30/07/2021120,178 mi+5 mi
  24. 28/07/2022123,919 mi+3,741 mi
  25. 04/08/2022123,921 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 4,106 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P346 JNN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 10:42
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mg Mgf (P346 JNN) between May 2006 and August 2022.

The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 04 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (41 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 74 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.

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