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P282 UPW

1997 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,627 mi
Last recorded74,627 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 UPW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2023 74,627 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged excessively cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged excessively cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged excessively cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged excessively cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2022 73,988 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 73,977 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 72,531 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,872 miles

o/side front and both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,338 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 60,387 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in top rear ball joint

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,092 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 51,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 46,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,546 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,447 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise replacement of auxillary belt as its heavily cracked

flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

note; area around master cylinder has brake fluid around it, unable to to see due to plastic trim , possible spillage?

Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,853 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 37,853 miles

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)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,147 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 35,129 miles

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)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,863 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,486 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 63,417 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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P282 UPW is a 1997 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P282 UPW, 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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P282 UPW is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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