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S580 HBN

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

127,858 mi
Last recorded127,858 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 HBN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 127,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 124,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 124,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 120,912 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 120,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 115,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 115,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 110,061 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 110,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,039 miles

offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 14 Aug 2014 104,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear outer sill corroding

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2013 97,985 miles

Front subframe nearside rear mounting welded to chassis

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2013 97,775 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front subframe nearside rear mounting welded to chassis

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 91,392 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

n/s/r/tyre slightly worn on inner edge

srs light on

Fail 18 Jul 2012 91,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

n/s/r/tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 85,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 78,524 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 78,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 72,683 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front shock absorber rubbers worn

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

suspension height low, requires pumping up.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,287 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 64,270 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

air bag warning lamp on

both rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 7 Jul 2006 64,248 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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S580 HBN is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S580 HBN, 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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S580 HBN is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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