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T122 USG

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

113,107 mi
Last recorded113,107 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT122 USG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 113,107 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 112,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 112,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 110,461 miles

Both rear floors heavily corroded

Front subframe heavily corroded

Gear selector in poor condition

Nearside front indicator cracked

Nearside rear tyre splitting ( 205/55 R15 )

Rear subframe heavily corroded

SRS warning light on

Slight lift in Nearside rear upper ball joint

Slight play in Nearside front wheel bearing

Slight wear in both rear of rear outer tie bar joints

clutch slipping

Heater pipes running along length of vehicle badly corroded and slight leak

Oil filter badly corroded and slight leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 110,461 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear subframe heavily corroded

SRS warning light on

Slight lift in Nearside rear upper ball joint

Both rear floors heavily corroded

Front subframe heavily corroded

Gear selector in poor condition

Nearside front indicator cracked

Nearside rear tyre splitting ( 205/55 R15 )

Rear brake readings quite low

Slight play in Nearside front wheel bearing

Slight wear in both rear of rear outer tie bar joints

Heater pipes running along length of vehicle badly corroded and slight leak

Oil filter badly corroded and slight leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 104,192 miles

185 tyres fitted to front,205 on rear

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 104,190 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

185 tyres fitted to front,205 on rear

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

steering system warning light on

Pass 3 Mar 2011 98,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

metal coolant pipes along floor corroded and leaking

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2011 98,553 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

metal coolant pipes along floor corroded and leaking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2010 92,776 miles

Rattle at catalyser area

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

vehicle slightly lower on o/s suspention

Fail 1 Mar 2010 92,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rattle at catalyser area

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

vehicle slightly lower on o/s suspention

Pass 11 Feb 2009 86,854 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 86,854 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,052 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 81,052 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 67,711 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 67,711 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 62,571 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 62,571 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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T122 USG is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 T122 USG, 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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T122 USG is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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