MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,095 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside and nearside rear foremost suspension arm bushes worn
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front and rear inner b/pads appear abit low
Front to rear metal b/pipe and rear pipes starting to get abit corroded at ends
N/S/F tyre abit worn at inner tread edge
N/S/R tyre low on tread
VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S Track Rod end joint
Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F Track Rod end joint
B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules
Battery appears to be abit low on charge
Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes
Front to rear metal b/pipe at rear areas getting abit corroded, and N/S/R pipe abit corroded in places
N/S/F tyre abit worn at Inner tread edge
Rear Inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded and around subframe mount areas
Slight wear and movement at N/S/R top ball joint (BORDERLINE)
B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules
Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes
Front to rear metal b/pipe at rear areas getting abit corroded
N/S/F shock absorber lower bush starting to get abit worn
N/S/R metal b/pipe abit corroded in places
N/S/R shock absorber starting to get abit damp
O/S/R bottom sill edge abit bent and damaged slightly
Rear inner sills/chassis areas abit corroded
Slight wear and movement starting at both rear top ball joints (esp N/S/R top)
VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S Track Rod end joint
front and rear subframes general start of corrosion
nearside rear top suspension joint has some lift detected
offside front headlight becoming misted
rear metal brake pipes corroding at nearside rear junction point
slight outer sill damage at offside rear
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S417 CAX is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver 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 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 S417 CAX, 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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S417 CAX is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1999.
Is S417 CAX safe to buy?
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