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S502 MDP

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,611 mi
Last recorded64,611 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 MDP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 64,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 64,575 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rack gaiter twisted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 63,689 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,934 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to nearside front

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

headlamps faded

offside and nearside rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

rear discs worn

Pass 7 May 2014 61,927 miles

headlamp output low-reflectors faded,front & rear subframes corroded,oil leaks,corrosion on exhaust,stains on fuel pipe,slight play in steering arm inner joints/offside track rod end,rear shock absorber bushes worn & weak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 61,922 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlights output low-reflectors faded

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

offside and nearside rear shock absorber lower bushes worn and weak

stain on fuel pipe

suspension hieght low

Pass 1 May 2013 61,472 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust light corrosion

nearside front bumper damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,532 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

bumper damaged

exhaust corroded

front discs slight wear

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,231 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slight wear

front pads appear low

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,167 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 53,159 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

both offside tyres perished

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,268 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished and tread low

Pass 3 Mar 2008 47,035 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear sub-frames corroded

both offside tyres perished

front pads appear low

Pass 5 Jan 2007 43,689 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

nearside front tyre outer sidewall heavily perished and tread low

offside front tyre outer sidewall heavily perished

slight oil leak

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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S502 MDP is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S502 MDP, 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 S502 MDP registered?

S502 MDP is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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