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T36 KRL

1999 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,901 mi
Last recorded38,901 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT36 KRL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2015 38,901 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possible down pipe/manifold (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs in poor condition

RBT park brake efficiency only just met requirements

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Rear brakes have a slight imbalance

Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,888 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 36,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 29,614 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre fitted incorrect direction

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2013 29,598 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre fitted incorrect direction

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,868 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,926 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,805 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,878 miles

All rear brake pipes rusty

Front brake pads worn and discs corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2009 21,864 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All rear brake pipes rusty

Front brake pads worn and discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,018 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 20,012 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 17,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R dirt shield loose

Fail 13 Aug 2007 17,896 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R dirt shield loose

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,560 miles

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

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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T36 KRL is a 1999 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T36 KRL, 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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T36 KRL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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