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P388 BDD

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

145,715 mi
Last recorded145,715 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 BDD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 145,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 145,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 144,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate as slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [tyre] wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 144,007 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 143,538 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 143,538 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust system badly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 141,927 miles

Both front headlamp aim patterns fading

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 141,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp aim pattern fading

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp aim pattern fading

Pass 28 Mar 2019 140,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2018 139,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 138,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 29 Mar 2017 138,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2016 137,643 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner rack joint slight play

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

Offside Inner rack joint slight play

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 137,643 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner rack joint slight play

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

Offside Inner rack joint slight play

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 133,055 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear exhaust corroded

slight wear on offside front tyre on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 128,664 miles

Beam image from both headlamps deteriating

Slight play in both rear track control arm centre bushes

Fail 28 Mar 2014 128,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Beam image from both headlamps deteriating

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

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

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

Slight play in both rear track control arm centre bushes

Pass 22 Mar 2013 121,330 miles

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

slight play on nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Mar 2013 121,330 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 113,603 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 104,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 95,276 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 95,276 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 85,897 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 77,802 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 77,802 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

wear incaliper pin for h/brake both sides

Pass 22 Mar 2007 69,825 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 62,286 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 62,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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P388 BDD is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P388 BDD, 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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P388 BDD is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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