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P31 LPD

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

32,958 mi
Last recorded32,958 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 LPD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 32,958 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 32,657 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Dec 2022 32,656 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))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened ( marked ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Mar 2021 32,510 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres have got age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 32,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 32,494 miles

under body very rusty and discs getting rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2018 32,454 miles

both sills getting rusty and weak

Pass 28 Jun 2017 32,215 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 32,215 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 32,053 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 31,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,888 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,494 miles

all brakes very rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,446 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 31,446 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,887 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 28,887 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 26,797 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight pitting on o/s/r brake disc's

Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,797 miles

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

slight pitting on o/s/r brake disc's

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,960 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 24,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,892 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,704 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 22,704 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,663 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 18,352 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 18,352 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)

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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P31 LPD is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P31 LPD, 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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P31 LPD is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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