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T23 MGF

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,430 mi
Last recorded60,430 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 60,430 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 59,157 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 58,243 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,032 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 56,440 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 56,081 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 55,131 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 51,465 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 48,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 48,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,428 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,883 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 43,588 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,605 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,620 miles

headlamp aims faint

Fail 17 Aug 2012 36,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

headlamp aims faint

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,626 miles

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,121 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 28,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,035 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,432 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 23,085 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 23,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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T23 MGF is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T23 MGF, 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 T23 MGF registered?

T23 MGF is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 July 1999.

Is T23 MGF safe to buy?

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