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T243 KWA

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,472 mi
Last recorded76,472 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 KWA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 76,472 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,048 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 72,644 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,102 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 65,713 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 59,895 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wiper blades split

Fail 5 Apr 2012 59,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,469 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,555 miles

both headlamp aims poor

both rear brake discs scored

interaction nearside rear lights

nearside sunvisor not staying up

Fail 14 Mar 2011 57,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both headlamp aims poor

both rear brake discs scored

interaction nearside rear lights

nearside sunvisor not staying up

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,057 miles

Front brake pads are worn

Very poor output both headlights

Fail 29 Mar 2010 57,047 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads are worn

Very poor output both headlights

Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,696 miles

Metal brake pipe to o/s/r hose is rusty

N/s wiper blade is split

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

Suspension is low

Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,625 miles

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

suspersion low allround

Fail 6 Nov 2007 49,625 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

suspersion low allround

Pass 7 Nov 2006 47,444 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 47,444 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 43,429 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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T243 KWA is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T243 KWA, 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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T243 KWA is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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