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S593 FHR

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,806 mi
Last recorded79,806 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS593 FHR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,806 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 79,804 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,358 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 78,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.69 (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 75,804 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,909 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,479 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,107 miles

both side headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 13 Sep 2012 71,107 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both side headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,302 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,028 miles

both rear compilance bushers slight play

front discs showing wear

Fail 8 Oct 2010 66,028 miles

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

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

both rear compilance bushers slight play

front discs showing wear

Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,337 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,872 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 57,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,362 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 53,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,085 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 44,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

oil leak on engine †o/s/r brake imbalance high >21%:48% †suggest pads masy be sticking

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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S593 FHR is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S593 FHR, 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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S593 FHR is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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