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R6 UCE

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

64,312 mi
Last recorded64,312 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 UCE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 64,312 miles

Exhaust back box has signs of general surface rust

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coolant leak ()

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

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

underbody showing signs of surface corrosion in various places

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,231 miles

Exhaust back box has signs of general surface rust

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

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

Offside Rear Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

underbody showing signs of surface corrosion in various places

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2022 64,096 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 64,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 63,988 miles

Exhaust back box got slight surface corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under body showing signs of surface corrosion in various places

Vehicle is undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2020 63,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at rear have underseal on them (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underbody has been undersealed unable to see all components

Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,642 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,429 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both wing indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively has reverse travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 63,089 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 63,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 62,625 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 62,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,080 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 62,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 61,454 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust pipe corroded

Full vehicle underbody slight corrosion

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 61,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipes coated with grease

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust pipe corroded

Full vehicle underbody slight corrosion

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 60,639 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 60,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 60,298 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 60,295 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 59,851 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 58,982 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 58,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 58,339 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 57,327 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,970 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 53,963 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 49,579 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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R6 UCE is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R6 UCE, 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 R6 UCE registered?

R6 UCE is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is R6 UCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 UCE shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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