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P212 MSX

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,189 mi
Last recorded88,189 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 MSX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 88,189 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,883 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clock spring noisy

Fail 29 Oct 2021 87,877 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clock spring noisy in operation.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion everywhere.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clock spring noisey in operation.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 87,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clock spring noisy

Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,033 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

column noise but all secure etc

n/s and o/s sills and underside corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 86,032 miles

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached some bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

column noise but all secure etc

n/s and o/s sills and underside corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,162 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 84,161 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 81,881 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 81,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 81,878 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

floor, inner sills, front and rear subframes, suspension, coolant pipes heavily corroded

radiator in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2010 79,863 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 79,102 miles

front discs showing minor corosion

steering column makes scraping noise

Fail 3 Aug 2009 79,102 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front discs showing minor corosion

steering column makes scraping noise

Pass 25 Jul 2008 78,156 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 78,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 75,930 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 72,756 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 67,616 miles

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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P212 MSX is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P212 MSX, 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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P212 MSX is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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