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T274 SHC

1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,220 mi
Last recorded95,220 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc62,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 SHC
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 95,220 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 May 2009 95,220 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 88,115 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 76,662 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Washer jets are weak

Fail 26 Oct 2006 76,662 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Washer jets are weak

Fail 14 Oct 2006 75,731 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
Full MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc reliability report

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T274 SHC is a 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,482 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T274 SHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T274 SHC registered?

T274 SHC is a 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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