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T396 BHG

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

45,092 mi
Last recorded45,092 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT396 BHG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 45,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 44,902 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 44,537 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 44,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,976 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 43,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,667 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 43,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 42,696 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,695 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 41,695 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,659 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,727 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 40,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,573 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 40,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,622 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,658 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 38,658 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 37,546 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2006 37,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T396 BHG is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T396 BHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T396 BHG registered?

T396 BHG is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T396 BHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T396 BHG shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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