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T418 ELU

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,462 mi
Last recorded53,462 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT418 ELU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 53,462 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,318 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 4 May 2012 50,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,094 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2011 49,094 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,038 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,196 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,364 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 38,256 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,889 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 34,295 miles

adv front brake discs starting to corrode and front pads low

adv overall brake efforts low and just passed

adv rear subframe corroded in places

adv slight movement in both rear track control arm bushes

adv stone chip and small crack in zone b 4mm at time of test

strong adv slight front brake judder on front brakes

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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T418 ELU is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T418 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T418 ELU registered?

T418 ELU is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 May 1999.

Is T418 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T418 ELU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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