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T378 MAB

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,902 mi
Last recorded70,902 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT378 MAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 70,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Front to rear pipe in front of rear subframe corroded on ferrules . (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 70,901 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Knuckle joint boot insecure . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Front to rear pipe in front of rear subframe corroded on ferrules . (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 69,803 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 68,411 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sills both sides . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 67,194 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 67,193 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative -dashboard tell tale- (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,225 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 15 Jul 2015 64,206 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 59,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 59,881 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

Pass 24 May 2013 59,067 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,344 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,978 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 55,518 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 53,477 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 52,446 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 50,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 49,674 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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T378 MAB is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T378 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 T378 MAB registered?

T378 MAB is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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