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T297 MAB

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,682 mi
Last recorded62,682 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT297 MAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,682 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 60,749 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,497 miles

service and park brakes just met required level

Pass 8 May 2013 57,535 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,054 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 54,695 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,695 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 51,746 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2008 51,746 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre misshape

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 19 May 2007 50,890 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant pipes corroding

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 May 2006 49,039 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge, slight mishape & close to limit

Offside rear tyre on limit

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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T297 MAB is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T297 MAB, 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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What year was T297 MAB registered?

T297 MAB is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T297 MAB safe to buy?

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