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G16 SAB

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,509 mi
Last recorded50,509 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 SAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 50,509 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 50,387 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 49,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly dimmer than the offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 49,733 miles

Front surface corrosion to front suspension components

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front headlight slightly dimmer than o/s

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 49,566 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 49,435 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking, (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 49,179 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,029 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 48,731 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 48,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2013 48,482 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,025 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,397 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 45,926 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,625 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,175 miles

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

very slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,075 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 38,953 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 38,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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G16 SAB is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G16 SAB, 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 G16 SAB registered?

G16 SAB is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is G16 SAB safe to buy?

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