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T38 SMW

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,689 mi
Last recorded48,689 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT38 SMW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 48,689 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 48,674 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 47,308 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Arm lower bolt incorrect but secure

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 47,308 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Arm lower bolt incorrect but secure

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 42,824 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 42,824 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2012 38,319 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres have cracks in treads not to cords

Fail 20 Nov 2012 38,310 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres have cracks in treads not to cords

Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,867 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 37,867 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,556 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,514 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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T38 SMW is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T38 SMW, 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 T38 SMW registered?

T38 SMW is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T38 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T38 SMW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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