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M44 YMG

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

93,245 mi
Last recorded93,245 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 YMG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 93,245 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Sep 2025 93,244 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicating (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced internal lens /reflector (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicating (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 88,558 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 83,184 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 81,607 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,572 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 78,630 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,714 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,325 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,033 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 70,422 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,048 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,207 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,718 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,227 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 58,812 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,374 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2009 50,808 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 50,808 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,721 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,822 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 44,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,454 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 41,454 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 36,889 miles

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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M44 YMG is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M44 YMG, 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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M44 YMG is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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