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S230 RBD

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,700 mi
Last recorded60,700 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 RBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 60,700 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 59,607 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 58,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule steel parts of the front flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 56,899 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, steel parts of the front flexi pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 55,059 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 55,056 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 53,568 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from the flexi pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear to flexi pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the t piece to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 51,853 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from the flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from t piece front of engine (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills front of rear subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 49,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension low

Fail 1 May 2019 49,839 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension low

Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,936 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 44,309 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,995 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 43,993 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 43,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 43,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 42,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,666 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,468 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,587 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 33,819 miles

differnt size tyres on rear axle to front.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 33,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

differnt size tyres on rear axle to front.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,257 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,110 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,493 miles

surface rust to both front brake discs

Pass 3 Jan 2006 23,209 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 23,209 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre on limit

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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S230 RBD is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S230 RBD, 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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S230 RBD is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S230 RBD shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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