MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,078 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both headlight reflectors in poor condition posible new headlights next mot
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
slight play to steering rack
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
air bag warning lamp staying on
handbrake almost reaching stop
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P229 CPC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P229 CPC, 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 P229 CPC registered?
P229 CPC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P229 CPC safe to buy?
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