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T199 RGJ

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,926 mi
Last recorded85,926 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT199 RGJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2021 85,926 miles

Brake performance not tested rigid brake pipe, excessively corroded, and leaking, not being able to test brakes. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe box section excessively, corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded rigid pipe corroded, excessively. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe corroded to excess, and leaking. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre staple in tread. ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,292 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 84,292 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 83,237 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,944 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake pipe slightly corroded both side

Fail 11 Apr 2017 81,929 miles

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

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

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

All four tyres perishing.

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering fells like its pulling to the left but unable to find any defects with system.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,916 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil bothside (2.7.3)

Rear bothside tyres slightly worn on inner edge

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassi (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

rear axle corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2016 80,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil bothside (2.7.3)

Rear bothside tyres slightly worn on inner edge

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassi (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

rear axle corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2015

Inner brake disc surfaces corroded.

Oil leak

Suspension height low.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,177 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,249 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty on inside edge

Fail 21 Mar 2013 69,247 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs rusty on inside edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,695 miles

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

Oil leak

near side rear brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2012 65,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 61,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,279 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 59,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,989 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear suspension bushes and ball joints worn.

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 16 Mar 2009 54,953 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear suspension bushes and ball joints worn.

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,033 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,538 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,822 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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T199 RGJ is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 T199 RGJ, 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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T199 RGJ is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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