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P232 FBW

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,647 mi
Last recorded60,647 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 FBW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 60,647 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 60,292 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 60,292 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 60,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 60,021 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 60,021 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 59,517 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 59,062 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2018 58,617 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 58,362 miles

Coolant leak front to rear pipes ()

Fail 16 May 2017 58,361 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2016 57,632 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 57,628 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 57,465 miles

Coolant leak

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and inner sidewall showing deterioration

Fail 9 Jul 2014 57,464 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,152 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 57,151 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,239 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 54,809 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 54,465 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 54,330 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 54,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 54,211 miles

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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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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What year was P232 FBW registered?

P232 FBW is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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