MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,849 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?
Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P249 UMR is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 72,212 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P249 UMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P249 UMR registered?
P249 UMR is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 25 February 1997.
Is P249 UMR safe to buy?
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