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S270 CUY

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,097 mi
Last recorded87,097 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 CUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,097 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP BALL JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGES

IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INNER FACE

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK METAL PIPE FRONT TO REAR

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Fail 26 Jun 2014 87,097 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

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

ALTERNATOR BELT STARTING TO STRIP APART

BOTH FRONT TOP BALL JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGES

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT ON ENDS

IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INNER FACE

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK METAL PIPE FRONT TO REAR

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 30 May 2013 82,123 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 82,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 80,069 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,069 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,101 miles

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

front washers poor

Fail 7 Jun 2011 75,101 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front washers poor

Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,600 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 74,578 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 70,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 60,165 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 57,210 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 57,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S270 CUY is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S270 CUY, 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 S270 CUY registered?

S270 CUY is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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