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A12 AME

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,175 mi
Last recorded53,175 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AME
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 53,175 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 53,125 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 52,990 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 52,782 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 52,696 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,675 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 52,675 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 52,415 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,648 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,583 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 51,235 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 51,051 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 51,048 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,621 miles

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

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs friction surfaces.

Suspension low.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,566 miles

Front and Rear brake discs have slight corrosion on friction surfaces.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and Rear brake discs have slight corrosion on friction surfaces.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,062 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 50,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,903 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,795 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,132 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,511 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 45,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 144,952 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 43,261 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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A12 AME is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A12 AME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A12 AME?

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What year was A12 AME registered?

A12 AME is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is A12 AME safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 AME shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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