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S161 GWU

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

111,175 mi
Last recorded111,175 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 GWU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 111,175 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 110,600 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 110,073 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 110,073 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 109,607 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 109,062 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 109,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 107,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 107,782 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 105,562 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 102,890 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 102,890 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 102,878 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 102,853 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 100,713 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 100,703 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 100,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 99,237 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 22 Oct 2012 99,237 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Nov 2011 98,230 miles

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

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

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

centre stop lamp is now a reflector

Fail 4 Nov 2011 98,230 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 97,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 95,968 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2008 94,809 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2008 94,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2007 86,733 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 86,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 79,911 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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S161 GWU is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 S161 GWU, 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 S161 GWU registered?

S161 GWU is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S161 GWU safe to buy?

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