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T135 MAB

1999 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

93,261 mi
Last recorded93,261 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT135 MAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,261 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 93,261 miles

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

Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected suspention on bump stops (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 87,130 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 87,130 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,476 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f upper (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f shock lower bush worn

Fail 18 Jan 2016 84,476 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r lower outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f upper (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f shock lower bush worn

power steering light on dash ?

Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,115 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion offside rear sill

Fail 20 Jan 2015 81,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion offside rear sill

Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,291 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 13 Jan 2014 78,254 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front tyres perished

Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,101 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 75,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,513 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 71,513 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2011 68,532 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 68,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 65,485 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 65,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 65,485 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 59,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 57,292 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 57,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 53,794 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 49,394 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 44,807 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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T135 MAB is a 1999 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 T135 MAB, 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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T135 MAB is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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