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T140 KNK

1999 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,220 mi
Last recorded120,220 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 KNK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2021 120,220 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 120,210 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 117,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi section is damaged from impact (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened bracket deformed from impact (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear most tie bar (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 117,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi section is damaged from impact (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened bracket deformed from impact (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear most tie bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 111,964 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 111,936 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 104,926 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 104,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2010 99,577 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 99,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 93,193 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 93,193 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

accelerator sticks.

fluid suspension level low.

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

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

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

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

steering slightly light feel turning left.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 84,975 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 84,975 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 74,927 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 68,523 miles

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

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

wiperblades starting to split

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 KNK is a 1999 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KNK, 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 KNK is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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