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T505 RVO

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,785 mi
Last recorded82,785 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT505 RVO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,785 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake ferrels slight rusting

near side rear brake disc slight corrosion inner face

Fail 28 Oct 2011 82,785 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake ferrels slight rusting

near side rear brake disc slight corrosion inner face

Pass 12 Nov 2010 80,707 miles

both rear indicators slight discoloured

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

slight corrosion to main (front to rear) brake pipe

Fail 12 Nov 2010 80,707 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear indicators slight discoloured

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

slight corrosion to main (front to rear) brake pipe

Pass 28 Nov 2009 79,759 miles

both dip beams slightly weak

front and rear sub frames rusted

front to rear brake pipe slight rusting in clip at rear

near side rear tyre on limit centre tread

rear silencer rusted

Fail 27 Nov 2009 79,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both dip beams slightly weak

front and rear sub frames rusted

front to rear brake pipe slight rusting in clip at rear

near side rear tyre on limit centre tread

off side wiper frayed

rear silencer rusted

Pass 26 Nov 2008 78,338 miles

brake pipes at both rear flexes rusted

front to rear brake pipe rusted in clip on rear fire wall

near side rear tyre 1,6 mm centre tread

near side wiper rubber not fitted correctly

off side rear tyre 2 mm centre tread

Fail 25 Nov 2008 78,333 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes at both rear flexes rusted

front to rear brake pipe rusted in clip on rear fire wall

near side rear tyre 1,6 mm centre tread

near side wiper rubber not fitted correctly

off side rear tyre 2 mm centre tread

Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,704 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,939 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 41,939 miles

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

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

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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T505 RVO is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T505 RVO, 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 T505 RVO registered?

T505 RVO is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T505 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T505 RVO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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