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T338 PTG

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,033 mi
Last recorded80,033 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT338 PTG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 80,033 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 80,033 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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 22 Apr 2014 74,857 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 74,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,898 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,562 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,111 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 70,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,502 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,069 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Brake master cylinder is coroded, operating ok, no leaks.

N/S/R tyre starting to perish.

Windscreen has a large scratch in it.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 62,405 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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T338 PTG is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T338 PTG, 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 T338 PTG registered?

T338 PTG is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T338 PTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T338 PTG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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