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PHO 950

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,728 mi
Last recorded92,728 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHO 950
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 92,728 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2025 91,174 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2024 89,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake weak

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2023 86,925 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear suspension corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 84,650 miles

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

Exhaust flixy slightly damaged.

Front and rear suspension components rusty

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wing is rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2022 84,650 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Has holes in it (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected has hole in it (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust flixy slightly damaged.

Front and rear suspension components rusty

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wing is rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2021 82,914 miles

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

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear rear engine mount perished

Pass 27 Apr 2019 81,762 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 81,756 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Slight corrosion OSR brake pipe

Pass 31 Mar 2018 79,608 miles

Both sub frames corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 79,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both sub frames corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,051 miles

ALL tyres wearing low , OSR 1.8mm, NSF 1.6mm

Both front indicator bulbs dis-coloured

Front tyre wear inner edges

TWO front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear

Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,276 miles

o/s r tyre low on tread 2mm

rear subframe are rusty

exhaust system are rusty

n/s/f tyre wear badly inner edge

o/s h/lamp image poor

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,659 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded.

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

radiator is deteriorated

slight play in nearside front lower swivel

stone chips in screen

Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,309 miles

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

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

front washers slightly poor operation

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,184 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,332 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 65,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear brake slightly sticking on

Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,771 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension ride hight low

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,478 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 59,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s head light reflector faded

poor beam pattern to n/s head light

Pass 30 Jan 2009 57,208 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 57,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,221 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 50,784 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 46,616 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 46,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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PHO 950 is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PHO 950, 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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PHO 950 is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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