MOT Status
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake discs corroded on insides.
Front and rear suspension components corroded.
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Front Brake discs corroded on insides.
Front Fog lamps inoperative
Front and rear suspension components corroded.
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front fog lights not working
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front fog light tel-tale light not working
Front fog lights not working
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no tel-tale light (4.5.3 (a) (i))
n/s/r tyre worn close to limit 2.5mm
o/s/f brake disc slightly warped
o/s/r tyre low tread 3mm
rear number plate delaminating
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
slight warping to rear brake discs
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)
slight warping to rear brake discs
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
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)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres worn on edges
emissions very eratic during test very high then a pass
exhaust flex coupling mesh coming away
n/s/r suspention accumulator to top arm bush worn & displaced
n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm
"cat"heat shield loose/insecure
n/s/r shock absorber lower bush worn
n/s/r tyre worn v/low on outer edge
play in o/s/f top swivel
poor beam pattern to n/s head light
rear brake discs showing signs of overheating
one of each rear wheel nuts arew of incorrect type IE steel wheel nuts not alloy wheel nuts
slight lift in both front top ball joints
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system rusty and blowing slightly from"cat" joint
reverse lights not working
slight lift in o/s/f and n/s/f top swivels
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P483 XFR is a 1996 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 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 P483 XFR, 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 P483 XFR registered?
P483 XFR is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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