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S254 HWH

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,704 mi
Last recorded87,704 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 HWH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 87,704 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 87,574 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 86,566 miles

adviced slight play in n/s + o/s rear trackrods

Fail 11 Jul 2012 86,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

adviced slight play in n/s + o/s rear trackrods

Pass 16 Jul 2011 86,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 82,583 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 82,583 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 77,266 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,933 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 72,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 67,380 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 67,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 66,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 63,006 miles
Fail 1 May 2006 63,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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S254 HWH is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S254 HWH, 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 S254 HWH registered?

S254 HWH is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S254 HWH safe to buy?

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