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T242 KGF

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,516 mi
Last recorded56,516 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 KGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,516 miles

both front wipers splitting

brake fluid low

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,810 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 45,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,698 miles

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

n/s head light slightly dim

Fail 23 Feb 2010 39,698 miles

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

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

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

n/s head light slightly dim

Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,483 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 31,482 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,904 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 27,904 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,867 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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T242 KGF is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue 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 T242 KGF, 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 T242 KGF registered?

T242 KGF is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T242 KGF safe to buy?

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