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S777 MGF

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

88,732 mi
Last recorded88,732 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS777 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 88,732 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 88,727 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 86,313 miles

heavy surface rust on front subframe

surface rust on front to rear water pipes

suspension pressure low

Fail 20 Jan 2010 86,313 miles

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

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

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

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

heavy surface rust on front subframe

surface rust on front to rear water pipes

suspension pressure low

Pass 23 Jan 2009 84,002 miles

Both Rear Tyres 2mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Suspension Subframe Rusted

Fail 23 Jan 2009 84,002 miles

Both Rear Tyres 2mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Suspension Subframe Rusted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 79,990 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 79,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Damage To Nearside Rear Of Vehicle

Rear Brake Discs Rusting

Winscreen Scratched

Pass 31 Jan 2007 76,368 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 76,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front suspention low

Fail 29 Jan 2007 76,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system getting rusty

heavy wear front brake discs

radiator in poor condition

vague pattern headlights

Pass 27 Jan 2006 72,747 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 72,747 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

slight play in steering rack

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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S777 MGF is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S777 MGF, 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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What year was S777 MGF registered?

S777 MGF is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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