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T185 MGV

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,638 mi
Last recorded78,638 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 MGV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 78,638 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 77,787 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,938 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 76,301 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,793 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,627 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,396 miles

Both front shocks damp

Suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,309 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,436 miles

osf wheel rim inner face damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,466 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2014 65,466 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,016 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,683 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 61,640 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

horn relocated to dash

wiper motor noisy

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,945 miles

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

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

emissions poor, on limit

horn button relocated

suspension need's pumping up, hydro fluid suspension

wiper operation noisy

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,119 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,334 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 49,281 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

BAD COOLANT LEAK AT ENGINE

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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T185 MGV is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T185 MGV, 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 T185 MGV registered?

T185 MGV is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 August 1999.

Is T185 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T185 MGV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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