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S436 MBL

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,829 mi
Last recorded59,829 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 MBL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2025 59,829 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,470 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 59,465 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe from t piece as chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,250 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,044 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 46,044 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 37,967 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper's slightly smearing

Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,799 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 35,799 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,906 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 27,351 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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S436 MBL is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S436 MBL, 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 S436 MBL registered?

S436 MBL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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