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G99 MGF

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,201 mi
Last recorded56,201 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG99 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 56,201 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 56,150 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 56,148 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 56,131 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 55,883 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 54,930 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,890 miles

Adv heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle along with components attached........

Strongly Adv fluid suspension requires pumping up very low............

Strongly adv all braking component surfaces corroded.....

Strongly adv both front flexi brake hose metal unions corroded and poor condition.....

Fail 26 Jun 2018 54,888 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Binding brake heavy..... (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Low effort on service brake...... (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Adv heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle along with components attached........

Strongly Adv fluid suspension requires pumping up very low............

Strongly adv all braking component surfaces corroded.....

Strongly adv both front flexi brake hose metal unions corroded and poor condition.....

Pass 13 Jun 2017 54,194 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.......

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Adv slight lift in both rear upper ball joints...... (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 54,193 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.......

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Adv slight lift in both rear upper ball joints...... (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 53,011 miles

Front Inner arch liners fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 53,008 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track control/anti-roll bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track control/anti-roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Front Inner arch liners fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,532 miles

Oil leak

Surface corrosion,front sub frame and suspension,?.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,448 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake performance could be better ?.

Surface corrosion on sub frames,suspensions,hubs/stub axles ect.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 49,554 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front and rear suspension,sub frames,hub components surface corrosion.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,985 miles

Surface corrosion,front suspension.

Suspension,front and rear has very little movement.Requires pump up.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall has slits/cracks

Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,892 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,569 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 45,695 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 45,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 41,358 miles

REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE COULD BE BETTER.

Pass 12 May 2006 35,906 miles

Windscreen washers weak.002.O/s/r & N/s/r indicator bulbs.003.Both rear tyres 2mm.004.O/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

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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G99 MGF is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G99 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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G99 MGF is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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