CarVerify

Free Car Check

S474 FGP

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,458 mi
Last recorded41,458 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 FGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 41,458 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 40,910 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 40,651 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 40,629 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 40,602 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 40,359 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 40,357 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 40,101 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 40,089 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 39,933 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 39,895 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 39,638 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2019 37,998 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 37,974 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 34,430 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

oil level high

Pass 30 Apr 2016 33,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 33,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 32,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,128 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 31,336 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 31,333 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,511 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,228 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,247 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,096 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 23,503 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,213 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,327 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,685 miles

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

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

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
Full MG Mgf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S474 FGP is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S474 FGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S474 FGP?

You can check the full history of S474 FGP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S474 FGP registered?

S474 FGP is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S474 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S474 FGP shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S474 FGP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S474 FGP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.