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P488 OND

1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,687 mi
Last recorded101,687 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc72,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 OND
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 101,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2008 101,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 91,138 miles

N/S/R brake disc poor condition

N/S/R suspension has advanced play in upper ball joint

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

Fail 8 May 2007 91,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

N/S/R brake disc poor condition

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

Pass 12 May 2006 78,093 miles

rear shock absorber lower bushes are in poor condition(worn)

Pass 18 May 2005 73,296 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 73,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both wiper blades split on ends

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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P488 OND is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 72,212 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P488 OND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P488 OND registered?

P488 OND is a 1997 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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