MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front and rear subframes slightly corroded
n/s/f + O/S/F ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN
n/s/r + o/s/r outer sills slightly corroded
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)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Reversing lights not working
Both outer sills rusty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Both outer sills rusty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
both outer sills rusty
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
both outer sills rusty
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 Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISE vehile needs tracking
rear tail box holed and coroded
wiper stalk snaped but still can be opperated
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
o/s/f tyre on extreme limit
power steering light on
rear tail box holed and blowing
wiper and washer stalksnaped but can still be operated
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
engine miss firing on fuel test
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P348 RCL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 P348 RCL, 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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P348 RCL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 1997.
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