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T287 RPM

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,494 mi
Last recorded108,494 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT287 RPM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 108,494 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes to rear t piece coated in protective cover

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 104,838 miles

All tyres on vehicle slightly perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes at rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,813 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,320 miles

leak from cat to pipe joint

suspetion hieght very low

Pass 10 Jul 2009 100,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 94,014 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear discs worn,rear also corroded

Front shocks mounting worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 94,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear discs worn,rear also corroded

Front shocks mounting worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 86,416 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 79,378 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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T287 RPM is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T287 RPM, 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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T287 RPM is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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