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S3 DMR

1999 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,677 mi
Last recorded72,677 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 MG Tf48,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 DMR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,677 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 72,677 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 68,933 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,902 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 64,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 62,115 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 62,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 58,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hi level stop light not working connected???

radiator leaking

suspension low

Fail 20 Dec 2007 58,369 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hi level stop light not working connected???

radiator leaking

suspension low

Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 48,715 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2005 48,715 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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S3 DMR is a 1999 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 48,715 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 Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S3 DMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 27 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S3 DMR is a 1999 MG Tf, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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