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T478 ELN

1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,355 mi
Last recorded80,355 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc62,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 ELN
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 80,355 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 80,350 miles

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

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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 77,948 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

SUSPENSION LOW.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 77,948 miles

SUSPENSION LOW.

Pass 9 May 2006 68,947 miles

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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T478 ELN is a 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T478 ELN, 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 T478 ELN registered?

T478 ELN is a 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 24 July 1999.

Is T478 ELN safe to buy?

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