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FGF 460

1999 MG Ta

Red Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

15,565 mi
Last recorded15,565 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGF 460
MakeMG
ModelTa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 15,565 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 15,523 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 15,418 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 15,127 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 14,832 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 14,247 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 13,368 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,191 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 11,485 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

nearside & offside rear hub seals slight seepage

rear diff slight seepage

Fail 20 Mar 2012 11,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

nearside & offside rear hub seals slight seepage

rear diff slight seepage

Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,029 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear diff slight seepage of oil

steering box sector shaft has slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2011 11,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear diff slight leak

Pass 6 Jan 2010 10,494 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 10,492 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 9,209 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 9,205 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 8,393 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 8,393 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 8,387 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

How Reliable is the MG Ta?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
222
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing has excessive play 17
Stop lamp not working 15
brake recording little or no effort 13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) 9
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FGF 460 is a 1999 MG Ta in Red with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

The most common reason a MG Ta fails its MOT is wheel bearing has excessive play, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FGF 460, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Ta typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 27 years old, this MG Ta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FGF 460 registered?

FGF 460 is a 1999 MG Ta, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is FGF 460 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGF 460 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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