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S679 NGO

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

48,571 mi
Last recorded48,571 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS679 NGO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,571 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,492 miles

Emissions eratic

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

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

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

general corrosion on underbody

Fail 19 Sep 2016 48,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion on underbody

steering warning light illuminated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,325 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion on parts of vehicle underbody

Fail 4 Sep 2015 48,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion on parts of vehicle underbody

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,996 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres very badly cracked/perished

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

exhaust system rusty

slight play in rear track control arm bushes

surface corrosion to steel brake pipes

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

very weak pattern both headlights

washer only just clear screen

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,158 miles

slight wear front brake discs

Nail in nearside rear tyre

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

poor patterns on h/lamps

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,899 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rattling inside catalitic convertor

slight wear o/s and n/s/r lower s/absorber bushes

slight wear o/s and n/s/r tie bar bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,357 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,760 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 42,760 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 41,030 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,165 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 39,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,851 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,754 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 34,754 miles

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

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 30 Jul 2005 32,899 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 32,899 miles

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

1horn note inop †rear window split and not clear †is right reat tyre approved specification? †washer jet aim poor †surface rust front and rear subframes †surface rust exhaust, cat shield rusting and is loose †suspension heights appear low and uneven

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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S679 NGO is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S679 NGO, 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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S679 NGO is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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