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T420 JJF

1999 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,204 mi
Last recorded56,204 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 MG Tf48,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT420 JJF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,204 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 56,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 52,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 52,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2015 52,023 miles

METAL WATER PIPES UDER VEHICHLE LEAKING, FRONTY AND REAR DISCS CORRODED

Fail 14 May 2015 52,022 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

metal water pipes leaking..front/rear discs corroded..corrosion too exhaust/rattle from cat

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,893 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 42,884 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 38,047 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 38,030 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,651 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,873 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 20,148 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,821 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 16,808 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 12,813 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,379 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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T420 JJF is a 1999 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 48,715 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 Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T420 JJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 27 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T420 JJF registered?

T420 JJF is a 1999 MG Tf, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T420 JJF safe to buy?

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