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P211 FBW

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,255 mi
Last recorded70,255 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 FBW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,255 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 70,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,018 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,031 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 69,031 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,932 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,305 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight ware on inner edge!!

offside front tyre worn on inner edge!!

offside rear wheel has slight noise when rotated quickly!

Fail 28 Sep 2009 61,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has slight ware on inner edge!!

offside front tyre worn on inner edge!!

offside rear wheel has slight noise when rotated quickly!

Fail 4 Sep 2009 61,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,721 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 53,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,364 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,800 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 46,800 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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P211 FBW is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P211 FBW, 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 P211 FBW registered?

P211 FBW is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 April 1997.

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