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1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

35,192 mi
Last recorded35,192 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 CAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 35,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 34,725 miles

Rear supension is very low,and has no reserve travel.

Fail 7 May 2024 34,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear supension is very low,and has no reserve travel.

Pass 23 May 2023 34,396 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 34,390 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 33,873 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 33,761 miles

power steering pulls left slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2021 33,761 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

power steering pulls left slightly

Pass 1 May 2019 33,476 miles

metal water pipes running front to rear under vehicle are rusted through and leaking.

Fail 1 May 2019 33,476 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

metal water pipes running front to rear under vehicle are rusted through and leaking.

Pass 22 Jun 2018 33,022 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 33,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced very dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,538 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 31,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,205 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 30,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,638 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 29,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 29,410 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 29,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,486 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 28,485 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,218 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 28,218 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,807 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,690 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 26,690 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,593 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,253 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,905 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 23,904 miles

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

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

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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R2 CAR is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 R2 CAR, 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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What year was R2 CAR registered?

R2 CAR is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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