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S597 UYD

1999 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

56,330 mi
Last recorded56,330 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 UYD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 56,330 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Front front subframe & component corroded.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering warning light ON.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,811 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 55,650 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 55,449 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 55,436 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,254 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 501,680 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,658 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 54,645 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,365 miles

both front headlight beam image patterns only just visible

both front tyres just starting to wear on inside

possible small lump on inside tyre wall on offside rear tyre

rattle from inside catalyst(exhaust)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 54,360 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front headlight beam image patterns only just visible

both front tyres just starting to wear on inside

rattle from inside catalyst(exhaust)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,186 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 53,186 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,833 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,171 miles

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

beam pattern on front headlights poor

steering ???

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,252 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 50,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 49,976 miles

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,976 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,425 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 49,255 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 49,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 48,086 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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S597 UYD is a 1999 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S597 UYD, 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 S597 UYD registered?

S597 UYD is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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