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S91 GHJ

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,207 mi
Last recorded79,207 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS91 GHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,207 miles

both front shockys bottem bushs slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2012 79,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front shockys bottem bushs slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,457 miles

o/s/r inner track control arm bush slight play

rear metal brake pipes greased

Fail 1 Jul 2011 73,457 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

o/s/r inner track control arm bush slight play

rear metal brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Jul 2010 69,192 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 69,192 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,903 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f shock absorber has slight play in bottom bush

o/s wiper split

o/s/r disc starting to get rusty outer face

o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

rear metal brake pipes starting to get rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2009 62,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f shock absorber has slight play in bottom bush

o/s wiper split

o/s/r disc starting to get rusty outer face

o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

rear metal brake pipes starting to get rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,577 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPES ABOVE REAR SUBFRAME NOT TESTED

O/S/F BRAKE DISC STARTING TO GET RUSTY INSIDE EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WEARING INSIDE EDGE

Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,468 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 50,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO GET RUSTY INSIDE EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WEARING UNEVEN INSIDE EDGE

O/S/R BRAKE DISC STARTING TO GET RUSTY OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,255 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 44,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 37,342 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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S91 GHJ is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S91 GHJ, 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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S91 GHJ is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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