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NEZ 4078

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,256 mi
Last recorded75,256 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 4078
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,256 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 75,256 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,600 miles

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber lower rubber mounts slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

nearside rear tyre outside tread starting to wear low- ADVISE RENEWAL.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 69,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber lower rubber mounts slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

nearside front tyre inside tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

nearside rear tyre outside tread starting to wear low- ADVISE RENEWAL.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 64,124 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn on limit-advise renewal.

offside front tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Fail 29 Jan 2010 64,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn on limit-advise renewal.

offside front tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Pass 30 Jan 2009 56,759 miles

all 4 brake discs need replacing soon starting to rust

Fail 28 Jan 2009 56,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

all 4 brake discs need replacing soon starting to rust

Pass 1 Aug 2008 56,662 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,228 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,336 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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NEZ 4078 is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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 NEZ 4078, 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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What year was NEZ 4078 registered?

NEZ 4078 is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is NEZ 4078 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEZ 4078 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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