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1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,140 mi
Last recorded46,140 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBD 1P
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 46,140 miles

Corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Corrosion to rear sills

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 46,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Corrosion to rear sills

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 45,778 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 45,413 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 45,392 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 44,955 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 44,880 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,741 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 44,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 44,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,524 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 44,411 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,202 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 44,008 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,042 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,029 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

nearside headlight beam intensity deteriorated.advise attention.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,932 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 42,917 miles

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

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

both headlight beams poor

o/s/f suspension sitting low

rear tyres wearing low in centre of tread

Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,168 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front sidelights inoperative

Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,064 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 33,906 miles

front sidelights dim

right front wheel rim slight buckle

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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OBD 1P is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OBD 1P, 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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OBD 1P is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 April 1999.

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