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S979 HVC

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

83,808 mi
Last recorded83,808 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 HVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 83,808 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Air bag cover loose.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 83,808 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Air bag cover loose.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 81,914 miles

Nearside passenger airbag cover slightly loose

Pass 22 May 2020 78,619 miles

Nearside passenger airbag cover slightly loose

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2020 78,614 miles

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

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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside passenger airbag cover slightly loose

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 77,937 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 77,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 77,937 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 77,937 miles

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185/55/15

Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,936 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 77,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,204 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 76,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 73,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 73,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 67,980 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 67,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 60,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 58,415 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,611 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,413 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 48,348 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,632 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2009 41,623 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,494 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 35,236 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 27,517 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 22,978 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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S979 HVC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 S979 HVC, 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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S979 HVC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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