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T578 FFC

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,914 mi
Last recorded77,914 miles
Recorded on18 May 2014
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT578 FFC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2014 77,914 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,858 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 75,858 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 70,819 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,046 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 56,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,264 miles

advanced wear and corrosion on both front brake discs (inner surface )and front brake pads low brake check and replacement recomended

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edgfe and just in legal requirment

slight wear in and corrosion on both rear brake discs

surface corrosion on steering,brake s and suspension components including subframes front and rear

Fail 5 Aug 2009 49,263 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advanced wear and corrosion on both front brake discs (inner surface )and front brake pads low brake check and replacement recomended

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edgfe and just in legal requirment

slight wear in and corrosion on both rear brake discs

surface corrosion on steering,brake s and suspension components including subframes front and rear

Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,281 miles

advanced wear and corrosion on both front brake discs (inner surface)

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (just in limits)

slight wear in both rear brake discs

surface corrosion on steering and suspension compenents front and rear and sub frames

Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,570 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,602 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 40,602 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)

Offside Front 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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T578 FFC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T578 FFC, 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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T578 FFC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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