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T238 ONV

1999 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,940 mi
Last recorded83,940 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 ONV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,940 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 83,940 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 83,939 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 82,019 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 81,371 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 81,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 80,285 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 76,781 miles

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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T238 ONV is a 1999 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T238 ONV, 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 T238 ONV registered?

T238 ONV is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T238 ONV safe to buy?

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