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S417 CAX

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,095 mi
Last recorded78,095 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 CAX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2013 78,095 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 78,073 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,467 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,617 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,036 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 69,099 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 69,078 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 65,720 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 65,700 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 61,981 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 61,955 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 55,863 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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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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What year was S417 CAX registered?

S417 CAX is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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