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T215 FES

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,107 mi
Last recorded73,107 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT215 FES
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 73,107 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 72,873 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2022 72,873 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2021 72,872 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres stepping to tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,814 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,758 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,304 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE ON MOST METAL COMPONENTS

Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,044 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SHOWING CORROSION BUT BRAKE EFFICIENCY READINGS SHOW GOOD AT THIS TIME

PARKBRAKE HAS TO BE APPLIED WITH LARGE FORCE TO MEET MOT CRITERIA

Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,621 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING AND FEATHERING ON INNER EDGES

SURFACE CORROSION APPARENT ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,041 miles

HAND BRAKE HAS TO BE PULLED VERY HARD IN ORDER TO MEET MOT CRITERIA THIS MUST BE CONSIDERED WHEN PARKING ON AN INCLINE ETC

N/S/R BRAKE DISC SHOWING QUITE HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,239 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,294 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,982 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 67,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering column movement borderline

Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,796 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,611 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,056 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 61,056 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 58,585 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 56,299 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 56,299 miles

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

front to rear and both rear to flexi brake pipes corroding borderline in places

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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T215 FES is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue 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 T215 FES, 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 T215 FES registered?

T215 FES is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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