MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre rear stop light inop
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
coolant leak.
oil leak.
rear discs corroded.
oil leaks,slight corrosion on rear discs
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leaks,slight corrosion on rear discs
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
front pads appear low
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
rear discs corrodedon edges
headlamp covers fitted,offside rear sill damaged,nail in offside front tyre,rear discs slight corrosion on inner face,
slight corrosion on front & rear subframes,slight oil leaks engine & gearbox area,slight wear on front & rear tyres on edges
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust corroded
front and rear subframes corroded
headlight light output affected by covers
rear discs corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
both headlamp aims on upper limits...front discs in poor condition... both front tyres worn on outer edges
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
emmisions high
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)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust corroded
front pads appear low
headlamp masks/converters fitted
oil leak
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S85 MBL is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 S85 MBL, 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 S85 MBL registered?
S85 MBL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 February 1999.
Is S85 MBL safe to buy?
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