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T55 LTB

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,975 mi
Last recorded65,975 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 LTB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 65,975 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 65,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 65,777 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 65,494 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 65,117 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 64,663 miles

suspension ride height becoming low - suggest pump up

Pass 11 Aug 2021 64,248 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs sensor not fixed in place and is rubbing on drive shaft (1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,679 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 63,570 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 63,381 miles

handbrake readings only just requirements

Fail 13 May 2017 63,376 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

handbrake readings only just requirements

Pass 25 May 2016 62,299 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 62,291 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)

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

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 60,454 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 60,297 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)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,726 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 58,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2012 51,406 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 51,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,260 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 35,216 miles

Front subframe rusted on O/S & N/S but ok when hit with CAT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,216 miles

Front subframe rusted on O/S & N/S but ok when hit with CAT

Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,667 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,288 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,919 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,417 miles

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

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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T55 LTB is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T55 LTB, 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 T55 LTB registered?

T55 LTB is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T55 LTB safe to buy?

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