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P727 EBB

2003 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

29,214 mi
Last recorded29,214 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Mgf42,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 EBB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 28,971 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 26,341 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 69,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 22,497 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 22,461 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 19,591 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 19,566 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,867 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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P727 EBB is a 2003 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 42,129 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 P727 EBB, 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 23 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P727 EBB is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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