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T233 MTW

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,038 mi
Last recorded79,038 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT233 MTW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2021 79,038 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

signs of o/s/f shock absorber leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2019 77,309 miles

Engine Management Light does not illuminate

Exhaust mounting defective rear box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tapped up

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported centre brake flexi and pipe clip broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

brake servo mounting bracket corroded

fan belt noisey on start up

various body and suspension corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,578 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 74,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,657 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,250 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 67,405 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front and rear subframes very rusty

n/s o/s front and rear tyres deterioating,splitting and getting low

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,405 miles

front and rear subframes very rusty

n/s o/s front and rear tyres deterioating,splitting and getting low

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,133 miles

slight surface corrosion of front and rear subframes

Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,456 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 61,014 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 61,014 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 60,459 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 59,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 58,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 57,136 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant hoses.

n/s washer jet leak.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 55,264 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 55,264 miles

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

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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T233 MTW is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T233 MTW, 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 T233 MTW registered?

T233 MTW is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 March 1999.

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