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S258 SVX

1999 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

32,482 mi
Last recorded32,482 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 SVX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,482 miles

Corrosion to numerous components including brake pipes, and front and rear subframes, vehicle has been standing unmoved outside

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

Suspension a little low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 32,467 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to numerous components including brake pipes, and front and rear subframes, vehicle has been standing unmoved outside

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

Suspension a little low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,319 miles

Both inner sills and rear wheel arches corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension would benefit from a height correction

Vehicle has been standing and has wet carpets

Fail 15 Aug 2013 32,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Both inner sills and rear wheel arches corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension would benefit from a height correction

Vehicle has been standing and has wet carpets

Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,713 miles

Wipers noisy

some areas of corrosion on body and suspension components

Fail 26 Jul 2011 31,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Wipers noisy

some areas of corrosion on body and suspension components

Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,302 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 26,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 26,282 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant pipes under vehicle corroded and small leak from rear section

Dents to both sills, nearside substantial.

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)

Unexplanable crunch from rear suspension when lowered after being jacked up for suspension check

Pass 10 Dec 2008 19,370 miles

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

Engine Coolant radiator badly corroded and collapsed

Hand brake warning lamp coming on occasinally

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 19,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine Coolant radiator badly corroded and collapsed

Hand brake warning lamp coming on occasinally

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 12,531 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has been rubbing on inner wall

Fail 22 Dec 2007 12,531 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has been rubbing on inner wall

Pass 29 Dec 2006 1,476 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 1,430 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2005 69,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 69,331 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 66,939 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 66,939 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S258 SVX is a 1999 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 S258 SVX, 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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S258 SVX is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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