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T232 TFW

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,829 mi
Last recorded49,829 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT232 TFW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,829 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 49,827 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 48,158 miles

Slight corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,341 miles

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

both front to rear and rear brake pipes slight corrosion

slight play in nearside and offside track rod ends

Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,540 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 42,540 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 37,448 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 37,447 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 32,285 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 32,285 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape.

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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T232 TFW is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T232 TFW, 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 T232 TFW registered?

T232 TFW is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 June 1999.

Is T232 TFW safe to buy?

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