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T160 GFP

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,883 mi
Last recorded47,883 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT160 GFP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 47,883 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 47,224 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 47,121 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 46,106 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 44,989 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 44,585 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 105,198 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 41,506 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 41,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working Lens Broken (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,172 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 May 2010 39,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 39,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 38,125 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 38,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,189 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 33,363 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 30,699 miles

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

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

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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T160 GFP is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 T160 GFP, 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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What year was T160 GFP registered?

T160 GFP is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 June 1999.

Is T160 GFP safe to buy?

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