MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
offside hydro elastic suspension slightly low
vehicle underbody corroding
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bonnet not latching, only on safety catch.
engine coolant leaking from radiator.
front and rear brake discs corroded.
front and rear subframes corroded.
front headlight patterns deteriating.
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
attention too suspension height
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M888 MAJ is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M888 MAJ, 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 M888 MAJ registered?
M888 MAJ is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is M888 MAJ safe to buy?
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