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T36 UBL

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,893 mi
Last recorded76,893 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT36 UBL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,893 miles

Front subframe heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear subframe heavy surface corrosion

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,709 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,759 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2014 75,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,722 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s sill

exhaust corroded

front wipers smearing

play in both rear trailing arm bushes close to limit

rear brake disc worn

roughness in both rear wheel bearings close to limit

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Jun 2013 70,565 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

bonnet release sticky

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

exhaust corroded

movement in trailing arm front bushes

oil leaks

rear brake discs poor

roughness in both rear wheel bearings

washers poor

Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,094 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake imbalance high 25% on limit

rear suspension ruber bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2012 61,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

rear suspension ruber bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2011 52,569 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs worn

movement in n/s/r upper baljoint

movement in o/s/r upper baljoint

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 11 Jun 2011 52,569 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front brake discs worn

movement in n/s/r upper baljoint

movement in o/s/r upper baljoint

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,875 miles

stone chips in windscreen

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to suspension components

damage and corrosion to sills

front discs worn

nsf tyre worn on edges

rear discs worn/pitted

Fail 1 Jul 2010 44,875 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to suspension components

damage and corrosion to sills

front discs worn

nsf tyre worn on edges

rear discs worn/pitted

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 May 2009 37,104 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

rear tyres low in tread .

Fail 15 May 2009 37,097 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

rear tyres low in tread .

suspension trim height low. advise attention.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,076 miles

suspension trim hieght low.

Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,308 miles

front suspension slightly low

Fail 2 Jun 2007 32,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front suspension slightly low

Pass 4 May 2006 29,775 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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T36 UBL is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T36 UBL, 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 UBL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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