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S186 DPP

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,737 mi
Last recorded96,737 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 DPP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,737 miles

both front shocks leaking

Fail 30 Mar 2012 96,737 miles

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

both front shocks leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2011 95,464 miles

O/s/f radiator panel damaged + bent very slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2011 95,450 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

O/s/f radiator panel damaged + bent very slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2009 88,812 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 88,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 May 2008 80,817 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 80,774 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 73,723 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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S186 DPP is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S186 DPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S186 DPP registered?

S186 DPP is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S186 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 DPP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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