MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill within subframe mounting area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
wipers do not return to park position
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
inside of front brake discs corroded.
inside of rear brake discs corroded.
silencer corroded.
windscreen marked.
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front brake discs in poor condition.
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Slight play in both rear lower shock absorber bushes
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P260 BPE is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 1996 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 73,863 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 P260 BPE, 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 30 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P260 BPE registered?
P260 BPE is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P260 BPE safe to buy?
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