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T510 RMY

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,556 mi
Last recorded98,556 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT510 RMY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 98,556 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

suspension low clearance

Fail 5 Apr 2017 98,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

suspension close to bump stops

Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 97,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 96,059 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 96,059 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

offside lamp damage

Pass 12 Aug 2010 95,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front head lamp beam getting weak

offside front head lamp beam getting weak

suspension closs to stops

Pass 4 Sep 2009 94,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 92,824 miles

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

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

steering pull to nearside at slow speed

Pass 18 Jul 2007 85,389 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 85,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bad steering pull nearside

crack in head lamp offside

motor sits low close to suspension stops

Pass 5 Jul 2006 78,057 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 78,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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T510 RMY is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T510 RMY, 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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T510 RMY is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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