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L558 SHY

1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Green Other 1796cc
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MOT Status

Tests0 (0 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc62,482 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL558 SHY
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,796cc

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How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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L558 SHY is a 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Green with a 1,796cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 0 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,482 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L558 SHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L558 SHY registered?

L558 SHY is a 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is L558 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L558 SHY shows 0 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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