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T181 CLR

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,567 mi
Last recorded69,567 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT181 CLR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 69,567 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 69,567 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 69,101 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 69,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 68,647 miles

coolant pipes under car have corrosion building up on surface

possible weak caliper due to uneven brake pad wear on front pads

slight bubbles of rust on both outer sills

Fail 27 Jul 2014 68,646 miles

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

coolant pipes under car have corrosion building up on surface

possible weak caliper due to uneven brake pad wear on front pads

slight bubbles of rust on both outer sills

Fail 22 Jun 2013 68,608 miles

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)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 64,448 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 64,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,490 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 57,480 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 50,036 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,338 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 43,338 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrision to underside of vehicle

warning light on dash

Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,008 miles

Both front brake hoses, metal sections startig to corrode.

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 39,008 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front brake hoses, metal sections startig to corrode.

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,860 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 23,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 18,843 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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T181 CLR is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T181 CLR, 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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T181 CLR is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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