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A2 PWO

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,485 mi
Last recorded88,485 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 PWO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 88,485 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 88,406 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn unevenly

Rear Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2023 87,869 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 87,530 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 87,286 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,409 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 85,702 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,767 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met (offside reading low)

Fail 22 Sep 2018 84,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 82,373 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 82,356 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 80,689 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,185 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 79,316 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slightly corroded rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2013 78,623 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,690 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s and n/s front lower wishbones corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,530 miles

o/s and n/s/f lower wishbones corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2009 73,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 72,407 miles

o/s and n/s headlamps in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2007 71,768 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 70,483 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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A2 PWO is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A2 PWO, 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 A2 PWO registered?

A2 PWO is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is A2 PWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 PWO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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