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P215 FFJ

1997 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,890 mi
Last recorded124,890 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 FFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 124,890 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 116,793 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 108,602 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 100,833 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 99,816 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 99,130 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 99,130 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 99,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 96,387 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 96,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 92,925 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 92,922 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 88,016 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 88,006 miles

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)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 81,206 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 80,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 80,993 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

rear high level brake lamp not working

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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P215 FFJ is a 1997 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P215 FFJ, 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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P215 FFJ is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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