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S487 LFJ

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,500 mi
Last recorded82,500 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 LFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 82,500 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s beasmet pattern slightly poor.

Fail 28 May 2015 82,499 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre almost perished not to chords yet.

Pass 14 Jun 2014 78,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres have splits on inside sidewall not more than 25mm or exposing cords

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,464 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 69,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,453 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,039 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 61,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 59,975 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,963 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,039 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 58,039 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,285 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 52,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 44,732 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 38,995 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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S487 LFJ is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S487 LFJ, 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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S487 LFJ is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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