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B12 MGF

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

86,616 mi
Last recorded86,616 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2025 86,616 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill previous repairs not fully attached/rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The front to rear brake pipe to the T piece joiner is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From T piece across the rear to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 83,494 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 84,393 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 82,677 miles

Both headlamps light intensity slightly reduced

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers and under trays fitted

weld repairs covered in under seal

Fail 8 Jun 2023 82,656 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both headlamps light intensity slightly reduced

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2022 81,145 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 80,729 miles

Both headlamps light intensity slightly reduced

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 80,500 miles

Both headlamps light intensity reduced

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Unplugged (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 80,479 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamps light intensity reduced (dim)

coolant pipes corroded

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2019 80,246 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slightly dim

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp slightly dim

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant pipes corroded

exhaust box deteriated

subframe has some corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,175 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres perished

suspension components corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2018 80,172 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres perished

suspension components corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,133 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2016 79,952 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Some under vehicle surface corrosion in areas.

both rear tyres starting to perish and go out of shape

front and rear subframe surface corrsion

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2016 79,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perish and go out of shape

front and rear subframe surface corrsion

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,854 miles

both subframes starting starting to corrode

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre cracking

slight play in n/s inner rack arm

Fail 19 Aug 2015 79,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both subframes starting starting to corrode

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre cracking

slight play in n/s inner rack arm

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,691 miles

Both front brake hose metal pipes corroded

Corrosion on front and rear sub-frames

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,288 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 77,002 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 77,000 miles

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

Nearside tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 20 Aug 2011 75,555 miles

n/s/r wheel buckled

Pass 23 Aug 2010 74,012 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 74,008 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 73,831 miles

steering has slight tendancy to the left

Pass 10 Dec 2005 69,544 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 69,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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B12 MGF is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B12 MGF, 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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B12 MGF is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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