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M9 FDW

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,689 mi
Last recorded59,689 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 FDW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 59,689 miles

Engine cover

Front and rear subframe sin rusty condition

Fail 24 Apr 2018 59,672 miles

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

Engine cover

Front and rear subframe sin rusty condition

Pass 11 May 2017 59,476 miles

engine cover

front and rear sub-frames in rusty condition

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,434 miles

front subframe in rusty condition.

rear subframe in rusty condition.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,274 miles

underneath vehicle in generally rusty condition.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 59,274 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underneath vehicle in generally rusty condition.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front lower arms corroded

both rear tyres look like they have been driven flat but sidewalls are not weak

underside of vehicle rusty especially subframes

Fail 18 Jul 2013 58,653 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front lower arms corroded

both rear tyres look like they have been driven flat but sidewalls are not weak

underside of vehicle rusty especially subframes

Pass 9 Jun 2012 58,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

front and rear subframes have surface rust

Fail 29 May 2012 58,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

front and rear subframes have surface rust

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,104 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 57,104 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 55,394 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,955 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 49,158 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 47,582 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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M9 FDW is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M9 FDW, 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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What year was M9 FDW registered?

M9 FDW is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M9 FDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 FDW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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