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ERZ 1564

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,449 mi
Last recorded57,449 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 1564
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 57,447 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,933 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 53,899 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,420 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 52,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,462 miles

both front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,460 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,705 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in n/s & o/s rear sus lower hub bushes

Fail 13 Jun 2007 47,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,449 miles

n/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,122 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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ERZ 1564 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 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ERZ 1564, 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

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What year was ERZ 1564 registered?

ERZ 1564 is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is ERZ 1564 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERZ 1564 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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