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59 YYA

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,583 mi
Last recorded16,583 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 YYA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2015 16,583 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,583 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 16,010 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,820 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 14,928 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 14,928 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 14,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,578 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,795 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 13,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 13,378 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,810 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006

Offside Front 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)

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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59 YYA is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,191 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 59 YYA, 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 27 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 59 YYA?

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What year was 59 YYA registered?

59 YYA is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is 59 YYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 59 YYA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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