MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,772 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Inner lens. (1.7.5a)
Rear tyres perished
Power steering malfunctioning light on (2.3.3a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Rear tyres perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front and rear brake pads wearing low
front tyres wearing on inner edges
rear tyres starting to crack in tread area
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
front and rear brake pads wearing low
front tyres wearing on inner edges
rear tyres starting to crack in tread area
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn on edge
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P378 UPW is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P378 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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What year was P378 UPW registered?
P378 UPW is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P378 UPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P378 UPW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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