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T524 ATR

1999 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,298 mi
Last recorded75,298 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT524 ATR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 75,298 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (front of vehicle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (outer body sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (rear of vehicle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive upper and lower of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 74,935 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 74,636 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive upper and lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 74,169 miles

Nearside Rear Lower corrosion on body sill

Pass 24 May 2016 73,415 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder close to 1.6 mm

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

Pass 21 May 2015 72,337 miles

advice play in osr top ball joint

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 72,337 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advice play in osr top ball joint

Pass 23 May 2014 71,197 miles

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

Oil leak

advice front nearside tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Fail 22 May 2014 71,197 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

advice front nearside tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Pass 24 May 2013 69,567 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 69,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 66,056 miles

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

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

advice front near mside towing eye damaged

Pass 27 May 2011 64,140 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 62,757 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 62,755 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 May 2010 62,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside front inner tie rod joint has play

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,105 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle !!.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,366 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 56,400 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 56,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,746 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 52,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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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T524 ATR is a 1999 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T524 ATR, 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 T524 ATR registered?

T524 ATR is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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