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T401 SWP

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,790 mi
Last recorded50,790 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT401 SWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 50,790 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 49,587 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 48,843 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 48,409 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,577 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 46,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 46,577 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 44,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension to low

Pass 15 Jun 2017 44,771 miles

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

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

advice under body corrosion and both rear and front subframes corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 44,770 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

advice under body corrosion and both rear and front subframes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,594 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advice under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,582 miles

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

advice under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,481 miles

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

advice under body corrorsion

Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,282 miles

advice under body corrosion and all brake pipes slightly corrored

Fail 19 Jun 2012 43,911 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,911 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,213 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,856 miles

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 May 2009 41,791 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 41,787 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,779 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,962 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 35,736 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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T401 SWP is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T401 SWP, 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 T401 SWP registered?

T401 SWP is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T401 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T401 SWP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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