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S173 FWT

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,290 mi
Last recorded70,290 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 FWT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 70,290 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides / torsion bars / bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear sills corroding

front flexi exhaust weak

Pass 19 May 2025 65,955 miles

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

Front Outer both sides/tyres perishing/wall (2007)

Front battery terminal loose

Nearside Rear Lower sill corroding/edges

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two lights (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer tyre perishing on wall (2011)

Offside Rear plastic pipe rubbing on damper

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 63,100 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 62,469 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 61,651 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 61,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre is 15 years old.

Nearside Rear Tyre is 11 years old

Offside Front Tyre is fifteen years old

Offside Rear Tyre is 11 years old

Rear brake effort weak

Various oil leaks from engine

Pass 11 May 2021 60,299 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm , centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rattle from inside catalytic converter

Pass 27 May 2020 59,417 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 59,107 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 58,784 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 58,747 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Jul 2013 58,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 5 May 2011 57,517 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 57,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 57,392 miles

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

strong advise nearside rear tyre is on the 1.6mm limit

Fail 25 May 2010 57,390 miles

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

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

strong advise nearside rear tyre is on the 1.6mm limit

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,256 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 55,818 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 55,817 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 54,936 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 54,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 53,176 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

both front brake discs starting to deteriorate,possibly due to lack of use. †both front and rear subframes have surface corrosion within prescribed areas

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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S173 FWT is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S173 FWT, 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 S173 FWT registered?

S173 FWT is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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