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S243 KKO

1999 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,702 mi
Last recorded130,702 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 KKO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 130,702 miles

aux belt noisey

battery insecure

boarder line corrosion on front brake discs on inner faces

boarderline corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

both rear outer sills corroding and becoming weak

engine oil level on min

exhaust cat baffles loose

kerb marks on alloys

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes cracking

o/s/f shocker corroded

slight freying on n/s/f seat belt

Fail 17 Apr 2012 103,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

aux belt noisey

battery insecure

boarder line corrosion on front brake discs on inner faces

boarderline corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

both rear outer sills corroding and becoming weak

engine oil level on min

exhaust cat baffles loose

kerb marks on alloys

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes cracking

o/s/f shocker corroded

slight freying on n/s/f seat belt

Pass 12 Apr 2011 101,366 miles

corrosion to under body

front brake discs corroded

kerb damage to alloys. dints in body work. oil leaks

n s rear tyre cracking and split

Fail 12 Apr 2011 101,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

corrosion to under body

front brake discs corroded

kerb damage to alloys. dints in body work. oil leaks

n s rear tyre cracking and split

Pass 7 Apr 2010 98,475 miles

front brake discs corroded , brake pipes corroded , suspension bushes perrished/cracking , o/s/r shock absorber damp , n/s/r tyre cracking , o/s/f shock absorber cracking , n/s/f tyre worn on edge , slight blow from exhaust joints

Fail 6 Apr 2010 98,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front brake discs corroded , brake pipes corroded , suspension bushes perrished/cracking , o/s/r shock absorber damp , n/s/r tyre cracking , o/s/f shock absorber cracking , n/s/f tyre worn on edge , slight blow from exhaust joints

Pass 24 Mar 2009 95,385 miles

front brake discs badly corroded. underbody corroded. various suspension components corroded. brake pipes corroded. o/s/f tyre badly cracked in tread.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 95,385 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs badly corroded. underbody corroded. various suspension components corroded. brake pipes corroded. o/s/f tyre badly cracked in tread.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 91,335 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 91,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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S243 KKO is a 1999 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S243 KKO, 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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S243 KKO is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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