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S676 DTC

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

56,459 mi
Last recorded56,459 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS676 DTC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 56,459 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 56,424 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 56,421 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 56,392 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 56,196 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,882 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 55,873 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,820 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 55,820 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,612 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 55,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,243 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 55,243 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,538 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 54,538 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 54,475 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,475 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,215 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,380 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 53,380 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,087 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,060 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 50,060 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 44,074 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,826 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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S676 DTC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S676 DTC, 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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S676 DTC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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