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T199 TPA

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,445 mi
Last recorded67,445 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT199 TPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 67,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 67,445 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 54,391 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 53,820 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 53,356 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 50,854 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 48,691 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 45,689 miles

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

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

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

headlight beam image poor

Pass 23 May 2016 45,410 miles

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

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

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

headlight beam image poor

Fail 19 May 2016 45,393 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

headlight beam image poor

Pass 29 May 2015 44,896 miles

bonnet catch loose

front brake hoses in poor condition

headlights giving poor beam image

Pass 29 May 2014 44,449 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 44,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 May 2012 44,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 44,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,673 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,448 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,915 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 42,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,505 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,963 miles

slight movement in both offside and nearside rear track control arm bushes.

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 TPA is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T199 TPA, 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 TPA is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T199 TPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T199 TPA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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