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T140 ABW

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,567 mi
Last recorded42,567 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 ABW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,567 miles

hand brake just met efficientcy

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

has surface corrosion on all four discs

slight bind offside front brake.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,810 miles

o/s/r shock absorber mild damping effect

Fail 27 Aug 2013 40,809 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

o/s/r shock absorber mild damping effect

Pass 9 May 2012 37,970 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 37,014 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Both rear indicator bulbs starting to get abit faded

Front H/Light lenses starting to get abit hazey and deterioated slightly and starting to effect beam image

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

N/S/F lower susp/arm starting to get abit corroded

O/S/F suspension appears abit lower than N/S (Vehicle lower on one side)

O/S/R metal b/pipe getting abit corroded in places

Rear end Inner sill areas getting abit corroded

Rear tyres low on tread

Fail 17 May 2011 37,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Both rear indicator bulbs starting to get abit faded

Front H/Light lenses starting to get abit hazey and deterioated slightly and starting to effect beam image

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

N/S/F lower susp/arm starting to get abit corroded

O/S/F suspension appears abit lower than N/S (Vehicle lower on one side)

O/S/R metal b/pipe getting abit corroded in places

Rear end Inner sill areas getting abit corroded

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 5 May 2010 35,804 miles

Brake discs faces are mottled.

FRont suspension arms are rusty.

Front sub frame is rusty.

Rear sub frame is rusty,

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Sill ends have surface rusting.

Slight weep at nearside rear shock absorber.

Pass 15 May 2009 34,689 miles

Ends of sills are rusty,

Evidence of vehicle having been stood for a long time,

Front and rear sub frames are rusty.

Rear of exhaust is rusty

Fail 13 May 2009 34,689 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Ends of sills are rusty,

Evidence of vehicle having been stood for a long time,

Front and rear sub frames are rusty.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Rear of exhaust is rusty

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,835 miles

Appears to be slight movement starting at front and rear top ball joints

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules and pipes at unions

Front and rear suspension components and brake components all getting abit corroded and subframes

Ignition key handle loose

O/S/F wing abit damaged

O/S/R metal b/pipe getting abit corroded slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2008 33,832 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Appears to be slight movement starting at front and rear top ball joints

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules and pipes at unions

Front and rear suspension components and brake components all getting abit corroded and subframes

Ignition key handle loose

O/S/F suspension low and O/S/F tyre nearly touching w/arch edge

O/S/F wing abit damaged

O/S/R metal b/pipe getting abit corroded slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,797 miles

Front and rear subframes getting abit corroded slightly

Front b/disc edges abit corroded slightly

Front to rear metal coolant pipe at rear hose connection,has slight leak (Underside at rear)

P/Brake efficiency low and near MIN limits

Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 29,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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T140 ABW is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T140 ABW, 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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T140 ABW is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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