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T508 MBO

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,662 mi
Last recorded84,662 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT508 MBO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 84,662 miles

oil leak

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

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

all suspension and subframes corroded

exhaust corroded

inner and outer siils corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 81,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 78,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,237 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

front and rear anti roll bars corroding

front and rear subframes corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2018 71,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 71,702 miles

rear window cloudy

Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,039 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 May 2015 70,329 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,741 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 68,610 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 68,011 miles

Slight corrosion to centre brake pipe.

Fail 3 May 2012 68,011 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion to centre brake pipe.

Pass 6 May 2011 66,927 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 65,025 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 64,992 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,066 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,605 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 47,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 41,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,707 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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T508 MBO is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T508 MBO, 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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What year was T508 MBO registered?

T508 MBO is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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