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S780 TWC

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,644 mi
Last recorded114,644 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 TWC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 114,644 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 107,784 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 107,697 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)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 31 Mar 2010 102,677 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 102,672 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 101,909 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 101,909 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 98,351 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 98,331 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 91,175 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 91,175 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 86,207 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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S780 TWC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S780 TWC, 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 S780 TWC registered?

S780 TWC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S780 TWC safe to buy?

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