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N535 JFM

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,435 mi
Last recorded65,435 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 JFM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 65,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle suspension very low - recommend "pumping" to correct level

Pass 30 May 2020 65,349 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 65,345 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,696 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch slave cylinder & flexy hose leaking

Fail 19 Apr 2018 64,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch slave cylinder & flexy hose leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,181 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 64,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,557 miles

coolant pipes (under vehicle) very rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2014 63,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coolant pipes (under vehicle) very rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2013 63,245 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,245 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 62,392 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 60,637 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,881 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 59,879 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 59,421 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 57,997 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 51,078 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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N535 JFM is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N535 JFM, 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.

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N535 JFM is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 August 1999.

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