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60,647 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
brake and suspension components dry/rusty/flakey
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
brake and suspension components dry/rusty/flakey
Emissions unable to be completed due to broken fan belt (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front hubs & suspension components rusty/flakey
rear suspension components dry/rusty/flakey
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to backs (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))
all suspension corroded
o/s and n/s head lights dull but image ok
power steering light came on and then off during test
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to backs (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front has no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
all suspension corroded
o/s and n/s head lights dull but image ok
power steering light came on and then off during test
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/ rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to backs starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r worn to 2mm and has very deep cracks but no cords on show (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak front to rear pipes ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak front to rear pipes ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and inner sidewall showing deterioration
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and inner sidewall showing deterioration
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P232 FBW is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P232 FBW, 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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P232 FBW is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P232 FBW safe to buy?
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