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S29 RGL

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,672 mi
Last recorded85,672 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 RGL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 85,672 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 85,671 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,098 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 76,991 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 71,196 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 71,196 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,364 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 69,010 miles

COLUMN MOVEMENT. ENGINE NOISE.

Fail 7 Aug 2006 67,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 67,062 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 61,341 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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S29 RGL is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S29 RGL, 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 S29 RGL registered?

S29 RGL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S29 RGL safe to buy?

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