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S366 MFL

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

81,169 mi
Last recorded81,169 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS366 MFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 81,169 miles

Clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Output slightly dim on both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 81,167 miles

Power steering malfunctioning Bias to the right (2.1.5 (a))

Clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Output slightly dim on both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 79,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective inner lens condition reducing light output slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective inner lens condition reducing light output slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

epas steering torque sensor requires adjustment

Fail 21 Jul 2025 79,068 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No dip beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No dip beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 76,167 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 76,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 75,907 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 75,865 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative suspention low needs pump up (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 74,944 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2017 74,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,407 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

front cross member corroding / corrosion on suspension units / o/s/r tyre 2.4mm n/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 6 Jun 2016 71,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

front cross member corroding / corrosion on suspension units / o/s/r tyre 2.4mm n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,892 miles

ADV BRAKE CHECK

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR DISCS / SLIGHT LEAK ON CLUTCH SLAVE CYL / SLIGHT CORROSION ON MAINLINE BRAKE PIPE / FRONT FLEXI HOSES CORRODING /

SLIGHT WEAP ON O/S/F SHOCK / SLIGHT PITTING ON FRONT DISCS / CORROSION ON FRONT SUBFRAME X SUSPENSION UNITS / O/S/R TYRE 2.2MM / N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT /

Fail 29 May 2015 70,892 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

ADV BRAKE CHECK

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR DISCS / SLIGHT LEAK ON CLUTCH SLAVE CYL / SLIGHT CORROSION ON MAINLINE BRAKE PIPE / FRONT FLEXI HOSES CORRODING /

SLIGHT WEAP ON O/S/F SHOCK / SLIGHT PITTING ON FRONT DISCS / CORROSION ON FRONT SUBFRAME X SUSPENSION UNITS / O/S/R TYRE 2.2MM / N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT /

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

Pass 29 May 2014 69,542 miles

both headlamp aims are getting weak.

Fail 29 May 2014 69,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,547 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 68,541 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 68,227 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r valve stem slightly deteriorated

rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

steering warning light on dash

underside components corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,009 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

slight corrosion to some brake pipes and ferruls

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 23 Sep 2011 68,008 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs are corroded

slight corrosion to some brake pipes and ferruls

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 28 Apr 2009 66,551 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 66,551 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 May 2008 59,504 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 53,550 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear subframes corroding

nearside rear brake pads getting low

wipers smeary

Fail 10 May 2007 53,458 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded

front subframe corroding

nearside rear brake pads getting low

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe corroding

wipers smeary

Pass 15 May 2006 46,627 miles

Nearside rear brake pads getting low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S366 MFL is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 S366 MFL, 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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S366 MFL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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