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S323 JGU

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,882 mi
Last recorded69,882 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS323 JGU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 69,882 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 69,874 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 19 Jun 2021 69,696 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 69,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 69,622 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 68,839 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 68,373 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 68,362 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 68,355 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2011 67,726 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 67,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 64,860 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 58,077 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 50,760 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 43,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 43,642 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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S323 JGU is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S323 JGU, 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 S323 JGU registered?

S323 JGU is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S323 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S323 JGU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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