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T417 ELU

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,721 mi
Last recorded49,721 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT417 ELU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 49,721 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 49,721 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested clutch defective (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replacement advised 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive further attention advised (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension low

Pass 11 Sep 2024 46,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension requires pumping up

Pass 7 Sep 2023 45,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine further attention advised (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 7 Sep 2022 45,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,857 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 44,478 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 44,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 11 Sep 2018 43,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlights poor images

Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

headlights are cloudy

Fail 11 Sep 2017 42,075 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

headlights are cloudy

Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2016 40,650 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,757 miles

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

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

handbrake warning light staying on

Fail 11 Sep 2015 39,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

handbrake warning light staying on

Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,778 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,216 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,004 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 30,674 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,674 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 30,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear disc poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,201 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 29,191 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

gas suspension low needs pumping up

Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,162 miles

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

Suspension (Low)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,152 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 28,152 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 27,881 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 27,881 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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T417 ELU is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T417 ELU, 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 T417 ELU registered?

T417 ELU is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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