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S609 EGC

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,702 mi
Last recorded69,702 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS609 EGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,702 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,385 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 66,385 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,252 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,972 miles

Tyres different sizes front to rear

Fail 27 Jan 2015 60,954 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyres different sizes front to rear

Pass 8 May 2013 60,765 miles

15" wheels on front and 16" at rear

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside headlight poor image

Offside rear sill starting to corrode

Wire fitted to starter

Fail 7 May 2013 60,763 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

15" wheels on front and 16" at rear

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside headlight poor image

Offside rear sill starting to corrode

Wire fitted to starter

Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,572 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front wipers starting to split

corrosion exhaust

radiater deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2012 58,535 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wipers starting to split

corrosion exhaust

radiater deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,365 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 51,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 51,895 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface rust front subframe

Fail 23 Feb 2009 51,578 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface rust front subframe

Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,830 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

surface rust front subframe

Pass 22 Feb 2007 45,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 42,121 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 42,121 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S609 EGC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S609 EGC, 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 S609 EGC registered?

S609 EGC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S609 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S609 EGC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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