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T108 MFL

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,731 mi
Last recorded129,731 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT108 MFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 129,731 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 129,703 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))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 126,783 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 122,879 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 122,876 miles

Emissions unable to be completed very high co2 (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification front subframe has been welded (also incomplete weld) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering malfunctioning hard to turn to the right and turns on its own to the left (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2022 121,291 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 121,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 120,282 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 120,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering warning light on intermittently.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 118,556 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,068 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 117,031 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement compliance bush marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement compliance bush marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advice both front track rod inner joints have slight play

advice steering wheel angle light on dash

advice under body corrosion and to all sub frames

Pass 19 May 2017 116,448 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 114,977 miles

Front shocker bushes worn

NSR suspension pipe bent

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

Windscreen washers slightly blocked

Pass 27 Apr 2015 114,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in the side walls

o/s/r tyres has cracks in the side walls

Fail 27 Apr 2015 114,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust heat sheild lose and vibrating on the back box

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in the side walls

o/s/r tyres has cracks in the side walls

Pass 30 May 2014 113,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 May 2013 111,341 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake sticking

Pass 25 May 2011 108,626 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 103,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2010 103,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2009 99,524 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 99,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 97,672 miles

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

light misting of oil on both front shockers

nearside outersill slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2007 96,265 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jul 2007 96,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 94,790 miles

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

both front headlamp aims on higher limit †

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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T108 MFL is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T108 MFL, 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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T108 MFL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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