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S817 RGC

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,651 mi
Last recorded89,651 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 RGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 89,651 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 89,651 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Clutch cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Clutch flexi hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 88,922 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 88,800 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 88,797 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 85,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 85,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 82,884 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 81,230 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,102 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 75,190 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 75,187 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 73,705 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 73,703 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 72,294 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,708 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,977 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,171 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,613 miles

exhaust rattle

Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,318 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 60,272 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)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,410 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 55,238 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)

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

Both front brake discs starting to corrode

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,512 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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S817 RGC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S817 RGC, 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 S817 RGC registered?

S817 RGC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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