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T26 OAT

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,159 mi
Last recorded111,159 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 OAT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 111,159 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise, no roughness detected.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 109,663 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 109,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2015 104,487 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,523 miles

N/S/R tyre slight cracking.

O/S/F tyre slight cracking.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 May 2014 95,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

N/S/R tyre slight cracking.

O/S/F tyre slight cracking.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,615 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 89,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,302 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 77,811 miles

after market pedals fitted

both front and rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Pass 8 Dec 2009 75,160 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 75,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

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

slight water leak , from the front of solid pipe that runs from front to back

Pass 29 Nov 2008 72,095 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,140 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 69,140 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 66,889 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 61,745 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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T26 OAT is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T26 OAT, 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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T26 OAT is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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