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MCK 278G

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,488 mi
Last recorded106,488 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCK 278G
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 106,488 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 106,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 103,689 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

outer skin on rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2025 103,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

outer skin on rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 101,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear back box outer skin loose/peeling in places

advise wax oil

Pass 22 Jun 2023 96,844 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 94,089 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 91,282 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 88,944 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 86,116 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 86,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 85,767 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,971 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,426 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,236 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 78,215 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 77,077 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 75,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 75,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 75,308 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 72,604 miles

slight split o/s/rear inside wall

Pass 18 May 2010 69,873 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 69,837 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 62,960 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 62,953 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,184 miles

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

Please note that the inner wing trim/weather guard at the offside rear is loose.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 40,183 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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MCK 278G is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 MCK 278G, 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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MCK 278G is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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