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S631 MRK

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,159 mi
Last recorded59,159 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS631 MRK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 59,159 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 59,159 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 57,934 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 66,754 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 53,936 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 52,283 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 52,283 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,967 miles

Brake pressure build up slow Servo Vacuum (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 50,963 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pressure build up slow Servo Vacuum (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,811 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 49,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,975 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 44,975 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,531 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,749 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2011 34,749 miles

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

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

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

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Fail 31 Mar 2010 31,770 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,160 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 28,008 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S631 MRK is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S631 MRK, 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 S631 MRK registered?

S631 MRK is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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