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T507 KBU

1999 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,340 mi
Last recorded79,340 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT507 KBU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 79,340 miles

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

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2024 78,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion front underneath

Fail 3 Oct 2024 78,692 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect l.e.d bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect l.e.d bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 77,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 77,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 75,792 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 73,039 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,534 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,454 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,237 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,524 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 66,385 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,207 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,596 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 53,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,826 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 42,931 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 31 May 2007 39,384 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,188 miles

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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T507 KBU is a 1999 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T507 KBU, 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 T507 KBU registered?

T507 KBU is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T507 KBU safe to buy?

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