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S814 SRT

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,310 mi
Last recorded88,310 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 SRT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 88,310 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 86,015 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 85,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 83,724 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,872 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 77,432 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 75,412 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 75,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 72,076 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,379 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 71,118 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes to both rear fexi hoses corroded

front shock absorber lower bushes worn

rear brake disc inner faces corrodded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 68,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes to both rear fexi hoses corroded

front shock absorber lower bushes worn

rear brake disc inner faces corrodded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,853 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 60,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2014 56,519 miles

discs rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,187 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 51,776 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 50,585 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 2 Apr 2011 50,585 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,480 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 46,583 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 44,103 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,947 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,473 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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S814 SRT is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S814 SRT, 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 S814 SRT registered?

S814 SRT is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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