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T183 MFL

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,341 mi
Last recorded56,341 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT183 MFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 56,341 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (borderline in places)

all exhaust system deteriorated

both front tyres worn inner edges

general corrosion of vehicle

long handbrake travel

Fail 11 Jun 2016 56,330 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion and covered in grease

all exhaust system deteriorated

front tyres worn inner edges

general corrosion of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,994 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

rear exhaust box stap broke

washes one eacch side un block

Fail 19 Sep 2014 54,985 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

rear exhaust box stap broke

washes one eacch side un block

Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,911 miles

corrosion apparent on both rear brake discs especially n/s/r inner face

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,487 miles

inner sides of all brake discs in poor condition

underside corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2011 48,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

inner sides of all brake discs in poor condition

underside corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,627 miles

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

slight wear on front discs

Fail 5 Jul 2010 46,612 miles

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

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

slight wear on front discs

Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,605 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 36,868 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear rubbers weak

Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,690 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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T183 MFL is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T183 MFL, 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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T183 MFL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 August 1999.

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