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S288 VCL

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,998 mi
Last recorded64,998 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 VCL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,998 miles

Battery insecure.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 64,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Battery insecure.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2011 63,294 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 63,294 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 61,415 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,730 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 57,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 57,694 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,694 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,948 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 55,948 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 55,865 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 55,775 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 51,411 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge . †brake discs rusty performance not impared.

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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S288 VCL 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 S288 VCL, 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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S288 VCL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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