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T296 AKN

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,557 mi
Last recorded83,557 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT296 AKN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,557 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

corrosionj on offside body sill panel.

front damper bushes slightly worn.

head light beam patterns poor.

metal objects in offside front tyre tread.

slight play in offside track rod end.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,008 miles

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

corrosion on sub frame

inner edges of both front tyres wearing low.

slight play in o/s/f track rod end.

Fail 7 Aug 2012 80,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion on sub frame

inner edges of both front tyres wearing low.

slight play in o/s/f track rod end.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 77,404 miles

coolant pipes corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 77,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fluid suspension needs attention very low

offside rear exhaust mount needs attention

Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,364 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 75,364 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,675 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 71,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 67,096 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 67,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 May 2007 61,055 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 60,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 53,223 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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T296 AKN is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T296 AKN, 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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T296 AKN is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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