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S850 NFV

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,172 mi
Last recorded84,172 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 NFV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 84,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 84,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 75,195 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 75,195 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 69,997 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,346 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 68,346 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,725 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,713 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 62,068 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and split-Advise relacing asap

SUSPECT front brake pads wearing thin???

Pass 6 Oct 2008 59,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres tread starting to crack but not exposeing cords

Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,258 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,807 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 43,539 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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S850 NFV is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S850 NFV, 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 S850 NFV registered?

S850 NFV is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S850 NFV safe to buy?

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