MOT Status
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102,025 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle heavily undersealed
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Underbody Corrosion (mainly subframes)
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight underbody corrosion
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight underbody corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system steering heavy (2.3.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front drop links (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
no coil springs fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pipes greased
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
steering rack slight pull toleft
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Discs Corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Discs Corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
suspension seems low
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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S431 DGC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S431 DGC, 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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S431 DGC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 January 1999.
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