MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,815 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front abs wiring insecure and fouling other components
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear abs wiring insecure and fouling other components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake hose mounting bracket loose
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear abs wiring insecure and fouling other components
nuts missing from exhaust system
Headlamp aim not tested incorrect beam patturn (4.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front abs wiring insecure and fouling other components
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear abs wiring insecure and fouling other components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake hose mounting bracket loose
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear abs wiring insecure and fouling other components
nuts missing from exhaust system
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected and rear (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
OIl temperature warning lamp on
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
OIl temperature warning lamp on
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering fault warning lamp on
Offside Tie bar/rod severely distorted bent (2.4.G.1)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
oil light on
suspension low o/s.
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION VERY LOW
rear brake discs o/s corroded on inner face
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
rear brake discs o/s corroded on inner face
185/55r15
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
185/55r15
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Alternator belt very poor condition
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Alternator belt very poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear tyre sidewall perrishing.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear tyre sidewall perrishing.
Slight play offside front lower arm ball joint assembly
Slight play offside rear trailing arm forward mounting,
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r and n/s/r tyres has a split in the inside sidewall but not through to cords or ply
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front screen washers partially blocked
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front windscreen washers slightly blocked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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P210 FTA is a 1997 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 P210 FTA, 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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P210 FTA is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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