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M1 YDE

1999 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,970 mi
Last recorded54,970 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 YDE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 54,970 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 54,772 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 54,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 54,634 miles

REVERSE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Fail 1 May 2024 54,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid can hear pump operating no fluid at all WIPERS NOT TESTED (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL +DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REVERSE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Pass 4 Nov 2022 54,475 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 53,952 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,832 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,610 miles

battery not fully clamped .slight damage to left front anti roll bar clamp bracket

Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,092 miles

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

clucth pipe corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,240 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 52,166 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 49,392 miles

has slight scoring to front windscreen

Fail 15 Nov 2006 49,325 miles

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

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

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

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

has slight scoring to windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2006 43,122 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 43,113 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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M1 YDE is a 1999 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M1 YDE, 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 M1 YDE registered?

M1 YDE is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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