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DSL 473

1999 MG Tf

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,543 mi
Last recorded16,543 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Tf48,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSL 473
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 May 2012 16,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 16,543 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 16,507 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 16,080 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2008 15,865 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 15,514 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 14,946 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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DSL 473 is a 1999 MG Tf in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 48,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSL 473, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 27 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DSL 473 registered?

DSL 473 is a 1999 MG Tf, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is DSL 473 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSL 473 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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