MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
srs light on
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
srs light on
Both brake discs rusty
Front sub frame rusted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake discs rusty
Rear exhaust bracket rubber mount part broken
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both brake discs rusty
Front sub frame rusted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake discs rusty
Rear exhaust bracket rubber mount part broken
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P408 VUG is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 P408 VUG, 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 P408 VUG registered?
P408 VUG is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 February 1997.
Is P408 VUG safe to buy?
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