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S850 TWC

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,259 mi
Last recorded111,259 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 TWC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2024 111,259 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rust hole in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users major coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 111,026 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 110,300 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 110,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 109,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper loose

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

emissions not tested/vehicle presented running on LPG

Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,328 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CAT efficiency not 100%

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front ns and os tyres slightly wearing on inner edge (3k till limit)

steering motor slightly weak one way

Fail 18 Jul 2018 102,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CAT efficiency not 100%

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front ns and os tyres slightly wearing on inner edge (3k till limit)

steering motor slightly weak one way

Pass 5 May 2016 98,797 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 98,786 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 94,978 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,165 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,910 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,753 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 80,648 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,395 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 69,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,551 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 61,507 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,274 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,472 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

suspenion low

wipers worn

Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,875 miles

battery insecure

handbrake travel high

Fail 23 Feb 2007 52,875 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

battery insecure

handbrake travel high

Fail 21 Feb 2006 50,038 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery insecure

interior mirror insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2006 50,038 miles

battery insecure

interior mirror insecure

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 TWC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S850 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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S850 TWC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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