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T272 DTR

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,299 mi
Last recorded101,299 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT272 DTR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 101,299 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 100,485 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 100,429 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 99,729 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 99,721 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 99,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 99,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 99,018 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 99,003 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 98,805 miles

Underbody corrosion

slight leak of oil

Pass 2 Jan 2016
Fail 30 Dec 2015

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 98,137 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside centre sill h/s/corrosion.

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

Wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 12 May 2010 89,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both sills corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

hand brake travel long

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

possible coolant leak

Fail 11 May 2010 89,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both sills corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

hand brake travel long

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

possible coolant leak

Pass 18 Dec 2008 76,626 miles

both front lower shocker bushes split

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear lower shocker bushes heavily split

c.o close to limit

Fail 17 Dec 2008 76,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front lower shocker bushes split

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear lower shocker bushes heavily split

Pass 20 Dec 2007 71,289 miles

surface corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 4 Jan 2007 66,959 miles

chips in windscreen

front brake discs ridged

front shocker bushes split

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear tie bar bushes heavily split

surface corrosion front + rear sub frames

Fail 3 Jan 2007 66,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chips in windscreen

front brake discs ridged

front shocker bushes split

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear tie bar bushes heavily split

surface corrosion front + rear sub frames

Pass 5 Jan 2006 60,197 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 5 Jan 2006 60,197 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

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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T272 DTR is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 T272 DTR, 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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T272 DTR is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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