MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,692 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
centre o/s outer sill corroded but not perscribed area
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
centre o/s outer sill corroded but not perscribed area
all discs in poor condition
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front brake discs corroded.!!!
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded!!!
number plates require attention
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
footbrake rquires attention, signs of creeping.!!!
front windscreen damaged.!!!
offside front tyre on limit. 1.6mm limit.!!!
water leak under car.!!!
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
footbrake rquires attention, signs of creeping.!!!
front windscreen damaged.!!!
offside front tyre on limit. 1.6mm limit.!!!
water leak under car.!!!
nearside front tyre close to limit and split in tread 1.6mm limt.!!!
nearside rear brake disc corroded.!!!
offside front anti roll bar bush split.!!!
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
exhaust flexie split.!!!
nearside front tyre close to limit and split in tread 1.6mm limt.!!!
nearside rear brake disc corroded.!!!
offside front anti roll bar bush split.!!!
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
n s f tyre slight cuts inner edge
o s f tyre slight cut on outer edge
o s f wiper split on edges but clearing screen ok
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P228 SOO is a 1997 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P228 SOO, 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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P228 SOO is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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