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T357 ORP

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,891 mi
Last recorded75,891 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT357 ORP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 75,891 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small spilt on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 75,883 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small spilt on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,865 miles

All brake discs rusty.

All brake hose ferals rusty.

Front metal brake pipes rusty on brake hoses.

Front wiper smearing.

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play.

Nearside Rear indicator bulb starting to fade.

Offside Front wiper blade split on end.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Slight play in nearside rear track bar inner bush.

Various patches of corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 16 Nov 2021 75,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All brake discs rusty.

All brake hose ferals rusty.

Front metal brake pipes rusty on brake hoses.

Front wiper smearing.

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play.

Nearside Rear indicator bulb starting to fade.

Offside Front wiper blade split on end.

Offside Rear brake binding slightly.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Slight play in nearside rear track bar inner bush.

Various patches of corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 75,668 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 74,177 miles

Offside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,511 miles

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

n/s front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,512 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,013 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,816 miles

Front shocker lower bushes slightly worn

Rear track control arm bushes slightly worn

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes,front and rear subframes

Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,784 miles

rear subframe very rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2012 63,784 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 28 May 2010 62,439 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 58,163 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 54,357 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Radiator deteriorated

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 May 2008 54,328 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Radiator deteriorated

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 May 2007 50,208 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 May 2007 50,155 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,654 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

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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T357 ORP is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T357 ORP, 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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T357 ORP is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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