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T216 LRN

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

77,512 mi
Last recorded77,512 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT216 LRN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 77,512 miles

Exhaust noisy front flex (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 77,512 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy front flex (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,148 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight misting to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion starting to rear subframe o/s

Pass 24 May 2018 76,109 miles

Offside Front inner tyre wall cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front and rear shock absorber lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 76,109 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s and n/s adjacent to mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Offside Front inner tyre wall cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front and rear shock absorber lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension sat on bump stops - hydrogas needs repressurising

Pass 26 Jun 2017 75,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake efficiency 16%

rear brake disc inside friction surfaces partially corroded

ride height low but clearing bump stops

Fail 26 Jun 2017 75,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

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

handbrake efficiency 16%

rear brake disc inside friction surfaces partially corroded

ride height low but clearing bump stops

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 73,866 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 70,997 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear discs corroding on inner surfaces

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,273 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 67,246 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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,039 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 65,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 65,018 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 Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

all lower shocker bushes worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

various corrosion underneath vehicle

wheel alignment appears to be in need of adjustment

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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T216 LRN is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T216 LRN, 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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T216 LRN is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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