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P228 SOO

1997 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,692 mi
Last recorded77,692 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 SOO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,692 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 77,687 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 77,687 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,678 miles

centre o/s outer sill corroded but not perscribed area

Fail 29 Apr 2014 77,678 miles

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

centre o/s outer sill corroded but not perscribed area

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,297 miles

all discs in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2012 73,576 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,211 miles

front brake discs corroded.!!!

Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded!!!

number plates require attention

Pass 23 Apr 2009 67,385 miles

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.!!!

Fail 14 Apr 2009 67,383 miles

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.!!!

Pass 1 May 2008 66,793 miles

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.!!!

Fail 29 Apr 2008 66,791 miles

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.!!!

Fail 19 Mar 2008 66,580 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 95,090 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 94,611 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 90,340 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 90,346 miles

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.

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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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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