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S659 BWP

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,602 mi
Last recorded84,602 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 BWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 84,602 miles

light output from o/s haedlamp unit dull

rear brake discs slightly corroded / pitted

slight play detected in o/s track rod end

Fail 7 Sep 2011 84,602 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front to rear coolant pipes on underside of vehcile corroded / slightly leaking

light output from o/s haedlamp unit dull

rear brake discs slightly corroded / pitted

slight play detected in o/s track rod end

Pass 31 Aug 2010 73,860 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 73,852 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,311 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 71,260 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 Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust manifold hasbroken stud new exhaust/cat recently fittedand has hadexhaust paste usedbefore the cat this may because ofemissions fault but diagnostic test required firstto establish

Pass 4 Aug 2008 68,411 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 68,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all front and rear shock absorber upper bushes worn

coolant leak water hose underneath vehicle

windscreen has sratch m arks on nearside lower of screen

Fail 10 Jul 2007 58,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,705 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 52,185 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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S659 BWP is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S659 BWP, 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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S659 BWP is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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