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S181 DPP

1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,085 mi
Last recorded78,085 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc62,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 DPP
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 78,085 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

steering pulling to n/s

Fail 2 Jun 2009 78,056 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake discs rusty

steering pulling to n/s

Pass 15 Mar 2007 74,312 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 72,913 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 72,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 72,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

metal water pipes corroded under vehicle

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
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S181 DPP 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 S181 DPP, 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 S181 DPP registered?

S181 DPP is a 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S181 DPP safe to buy?

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