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DSL 558

1999 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,034 mi
Last recorded5,034 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 MG Tf48,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSL 558
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 5,034 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 5,010 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 5,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

SOME BOLTS DO NOT GO THROUGH ALL OF THE NYLOCK NUT.

STARTING TO EMIT BLUE SMOKE

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 558 is a 1999 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 558, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DSL 558?

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What year was DSL 558 registered?

DSL 558 is a 1999 MG Tf, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is DSL 558 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSL 558 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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