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S232 FUM

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,718 mi
Last recorded77,718 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 FUM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,718 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,002 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 71,831 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 71,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jun 2013 71,910 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,729 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,250 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 61,250 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,043 miles

play in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jun 2010 53,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,288 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,258 miles

slight play offside front track rod end

Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,967 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 44,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,862 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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S232 FUM is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S232 FUM, 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 S232 FUM registered?

S232 FUM is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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