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4 MGH

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,057 mi
Last recorded20,057 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 MGH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 20,057 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 19,927 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 19,887 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 19,653 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 19,452 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 19,313 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 19,238 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 19,103 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 19,075 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 19,040 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 18,644 miles

Engine temperature gauge not working

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 18,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine temperature gauge not working

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 18,575 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,446 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 18,222 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,090 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,637 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 16,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

N/s/r outer + o/s/r outer &o/s/r inner drive shaft gaiters split.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 16,319 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 16,319 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,092 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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4 MGH is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 44,479 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4 MGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4 MGH registered?

4 MGH is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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