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P373 SPU

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,740 mi
Last recorded125,740 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 SPU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 125,740 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear-most (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s ageing (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 125,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear-most (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s ageing (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 123,705 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately rear-mounts (2.4.A.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 123,681 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately rear-mounts (2.4.A.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,333 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 116,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 115,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

main water pipes leaking from front to rear (both pipes)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 114,977 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 114,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyre side walls perished.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 110,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres age cracking.

suspension low

underbody dry & rusty.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 106,306 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO AGE CRACK.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R OUTER SILL SECTION GETTING WEAK

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 106,306 miles

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 Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO AGE CRACK.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R OUTER SILL SECTION GETTING WEAK

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 102,545 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 96,603 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear subframes rusting

suspension rusting

Fail 29 Jan 2010 96,603 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear subframes rusting

suspension rusting

Pass 12 Feb 2009 94,381 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs rusting due to standing

subframes front and rear rusting

Fail 6 Feb 2009 94,381 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs rusting due to standing

subframes front and rear rusting

Pass 31 Jan 2008 90,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 90,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 80,115 miles

VERY SLIGHT STEPPING ON INNER EDGE OF FRONT TYRES

Pass 10 Feb 2006 69,097 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 69,097 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P373 SPU is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P373 SPU, 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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P373 SPU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 March 1997.

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