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S738 CUY

1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,820 mi
Last recorded84,820 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc62,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 CUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 84,820 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 84,813 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,980 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 73,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 67,963 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 67,962 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 53,929 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
Full MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc reliability report

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S738 CUY is a 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,482 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S738 CUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S738 CUY registered?

S738 CUY is a 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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