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J77 RLC

1999 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,831 mi
Last recorded60,831 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 RLC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 60,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge staring to wear in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge staring to wear in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 60,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge staring to wear in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge staring to wear in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,592 miles

Brake and clutch fluid needs replacing

Nearside Front Washer jets on nearside blocked

Nearside Rear Rear suspension spheres need refurbishing as almost on bump stops.

Offside Rear Rear suspension spheres need refurbishing as almost on bump stops.

Pass 11 May 2018 60,141 miles

Washer Jets need aligning to windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,749 miles

O/s n/s front brake hose sleeves corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,789 miles

front tyres worn on inners

radiator deteriorated

susp low

Pass 11 May 2015 57,867 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 56,662 miles

washers only just hitting screen, wipers only just clearing screen

Pass 17 May 2013 55,797 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 55,796 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2012 54,913 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 54,072 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 28 Apr 2011 54,072 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 4 May 2010 53,124 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,060 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 51,455 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 50,410 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 48,379 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 48,379 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J77 RLC is a 1999 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J77 RLC, 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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J77 RLC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is J77 RLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J77 RLC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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