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S153 MVY

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,656 mi
Last recorded64,656 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 MVY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,656 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE CRACKING AND PERISHED ADVISE CHANGING ASAP

BRAKE HOSES / CALIPERS AND DISCS CORRODING

BRAKE SERVICE MAYBE DUE

FLOOR AND SILLS CORRODING

MAKE BATTERY MORE SECURE

SUB-FRAMES FRONT AND REAR CORRODING

Fail 4 Dec 2020 64,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM JOINT TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE CRACKING AND PERISHED ADVISE CHANGING ASAP

BRAKE HOSES / CALIPERS AND DISCS CORRODING

BRAKE SERVICE MAYBE DUE

FLOOR AND SILLS CORRODING

MAKE BATTERY MORE SECURE

SUB-FRAMES FRONT AND REAR CORRODING

Pass 16 May 2019 64,396 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 64,396 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,641 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 62,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has excessive play in the ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2015 60,376 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,912 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 56,358 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 56,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,759 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,878 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,920 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 49,920 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2009 49,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 49,424 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 49,423 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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S153 MVY is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S153 MVY, 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 S153 MVY registered?

S153 MVY is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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