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T55 MGF

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,019 mi
Last recorded54,019 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,019 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened hand brake (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframes rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2017 52,781 miles

front and rear subframe corroded

osr sill corroded

rear brake discs pitted and worn not seriously weakend

Fail 12 Jun 2017 52,779 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front and rear subframe corroded

osr sill corroded

rear brake discs pitted and worn not seriously weakend

Fail 10 May 2017 52,771 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear sill corroded

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

both front and rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,393 miles

Both front and rear subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 52,393 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play BOTH SIDES (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play BOTH SIDES (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front and rear subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,368 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 50,368 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,060 miles

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

nearside rear drive shaft gaiter damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2013 46,022 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear drive shaft gaiter damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 42,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,175 miles

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

nearside headlamp output poor

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside headlamp output poor

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,786 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,063 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 32,198 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 32,198 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre on legal limits of 1.6mm advise a pair of rear tyres. 205.50.15 v

rear discs are warped slightly

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 MGF is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T55 MGF, 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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T55 MGF is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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