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SCZ 4890

2003 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,884 mi
Last recorded58,884 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Mgf42,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 4890
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2019 58,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust catalyst corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,110 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,165 miles

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

centre stop light lens broken

Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,695 miles

damage to centre stop light

Fail 21 Sep 2016 50,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

damage to centre stop light

Pass 14 May 2015 40,906 miles

Battery is loose (bracket missing)

damage to nearside front and offside rear wings

oil filler bracket broken

Fail 11 May 2015 40,856 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Battery is loose (bracket missing)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

damage to nearside front and offside rear wings

offside rear tyre runflat and has 2x nails/screws in

oil filler bracket broken

Pass 29 May 2014 36,448 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 36,448 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 May 2013 32,994 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 31,482 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 31,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 26,768 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2006 21,199 miles

Hand brake effort only just sufficient.

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SCZ 4890 is a 2003 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 42,129 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 SCZ 4890, 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 23 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SCZ 4890 registered?

SCZ 4890 is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is SCZ 4890 safe to buy?

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