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S703 EEC

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,891 mi
Last recorded75,891 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 EEC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 75,891 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 75,891 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,286 miles

Coolant leak COOLENT LEAK UNDER VEHICLE ()

UNDER VEHICLE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,041 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroding on inner & outer surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tire perishing on treads and sidewall, 185/55-15.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge, 185/855-15. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tire perishing on treads and sidewall, 205/50-15.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroding on inner & outer surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 73,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation. (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroding on inner & outer surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tire perishing on treads and sidewall, 185/55-15.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge, 185/855-15. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tire perishing on treads and sidewall, 205/50-15.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroding on inner & outer surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 73,029 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)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

all 4 tyres are cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2016 71,435 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 70,814 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 69,133 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 65,791 miles

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

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

advise suspension travel.

nearside front tyre tread perishing

Fail 7 May 2013 65,787 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise suspension travel.

nearside front tyre tread perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 61,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 May 2011 61,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,223 miles

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

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

front brake disc's corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2010 61,223 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake disc's corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2010 61,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,813 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 60,813 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 546,329 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,998 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,830 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 35,060 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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S703 EEC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S703 EEC, 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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S703 EEC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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