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T275 SHC

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,461 mi
Last recorded81,461 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 SHC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 81,461 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 81,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,103 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 71,103 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Catalytic converter internal section loose

front tracking needs doing

Pass 12 Apr 2007 59,237 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 11 Apr 2007 59,327 miles

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

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

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

slight perishing and corrosion

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 50,196 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 22 Mar 2006 50,196 miles

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

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

front discs deteriorating

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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T275 SHC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T275 SHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T275 SHC?

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What year was T275 SHC registered?

T275 SHC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T275 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T275 SHC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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