MOT Status
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145,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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
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
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
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear exhaust starting to corrode
Rear subframe starting to corrode
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
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)
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)
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
Beam image from both headlamps deteriating
Slight play in both rear track control arm centre bushes
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play on nearside front wheel bearing
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)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
wear incaliper pin for h/brake both sides
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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