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T424 MUD

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,983 mi
Last recorded77,983 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT424 MUD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,983 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 77,915 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre perished badly

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 75,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front sun wiser is missing

all under body has corroded from front to rear

osf tyre has cracking in tread

Fail 7 Feb 2018 75,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front sun wiser is missing

all under body has corroded from front to rear

osf tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,473 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside sunvisor loose

washers poor but providing enough at time of test

Fail 8 Feb 2017 74,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure internally (1.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noisy catalyst rattling around inside (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside sunvisor loose

washers poor but providing enough at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,836 miles

brake servo slightly sticky

front and rear suspension corroded

front wipers smeary

offside rear shock absorber touching rubber cover

rear both sides brake pipes corroded

rear both sides jacking points damage

rear both sides shock absorbers corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 73,836 miles

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

brake servo slightly sticky

front and rear suspension corroded

front wipers smeary

offside rear shock absorber touching rubber cover

rear both sides brake pipes corroded

rear both sides jacking points damage

rear both sides shock absorbers corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 73,337 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 73,332 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,156 miles

Exhaust downpipe has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 71,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust downpipe has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,823 miles

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

brake pipes slightly coroded at rear

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,600 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 66,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear tyre perished and worn to 3mm

offside front brake disc scored

power steering light displayed intermitantly

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Mar 2011 63,810 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear tyre perished and worn to 3mm

offside front brake disc scored

power steering light displayed intermitantly

Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,345 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,300 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 44,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 41,213 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 41,213 miles

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

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

front brake discs very rusty and badly pitted

Pass 17 May 2006 35,913 miles

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

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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T424 MUD is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 T424 MUD, 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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T424 MUD is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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