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S281 GHW

1999 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,915 mi
Last recorded76,915 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 GHW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 76,915 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear inner brake pads appear slightly low

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 14 Mar 2014 76,912 miles

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)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear inner brake pads appear slightly low

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 22 May 2013 76,390 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

front shock absorbers slightly damp

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 76,385 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

front shock absorbers slightly damp

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 75,961 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake pads getting slightly low

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 May 2012 75,961 miles

front and rear brake pads getting slightly low

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,997 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 73,511 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limits

slight corrosion rear brake discs on inside

Pass 13 Jan 2009 70,435 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 70,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 67,901 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 67,901 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 65,117 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 65,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 61,773 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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S281 GHW is a 1999 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S281 GHW, 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 S281 GHW registered?

S281 GHW is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S281 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S281 GHW shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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