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P233 HSP

1997 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,813 mi
Last recorded37,813 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 HSP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,813 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,312 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 37,312 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured DROP LINK (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,011 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,225 miles

the suspension appears to be quiet low

Fail 26 Mar 2014 36,225 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

the suspension appears to be quiet low

Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,957 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,521 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 34,868 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 34,868 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,987 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 33,987 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,211 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 33,205 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,545 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 31,728 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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P233 HSP is a 1997 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P233 HSP, 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 P233 HSP registered?

P233 HSP is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P233 HSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 HSP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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