MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,576 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nsf wheel bearing slightly noisy
Cat rattling
Hand and foot brake brake only just passed foot 59% hand 19%
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
radiator in poor condition
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Cat is rattling
Hand and foot brake only just passed foot 59% hand 19%
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
The radiator is in poor condition
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P470 JPX is a 1996 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1996 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 73,863 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 P470 JPX, 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 30 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P470 JPX registered?
P470 JPX is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P470 JPX safe to buy?
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