MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal parts of hose corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very rusty on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal parts of hose corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very rusty on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has been repaired (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
the parking brake effort is poor at 16% this should be looked into.
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to the 3/way union (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
the parking brake effort is poor at 16% this should be looked into.
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
the rear brake discs are very rusted on the inside.
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
the rear brake discs are very rusted on the inside.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs are well rusted.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear discs corroded
under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear discs corroded
under body corrosion
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S488 FAJ is a 1999 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 1999 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 48,715 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 Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S488 FAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 27 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S488 FAJ is a 1999 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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