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L30 MCH

1999 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,604 mi
Last recorded101,604 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 MCH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 101,604 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted and scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to Rear coolant pipes corroded

Very slight surface corrosion on Front & Rear steering components

Very slight surface corrosion on Front & Rear suspension components

Pass 19 Jul 2019 101,491 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 100,371 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 100,070 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 99,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 93,876 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 90,116 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has a small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,306 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 86,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,879 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 80,634 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 80,625 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 76,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 76,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 72,765 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 72,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,633 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE HEAVILY LIPPED AND FRONT PADS WORN ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF DISCS AND PADS ON FRONT

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP NOT IN GOOD WORKING OREDER AFECTING LIGHT OUTPUT AND IMAGE (VERY FAINT IMAGE) DUE TO INTERNAL REFLECTOR

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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L30 MCH is a 1999 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L30 MCH, 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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L30 MCH is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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