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T580 KAH

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,505 mi
Last recorded61,505 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT580 KAH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2019 61,505 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside headlight image poor

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to rear outer sills

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 60,310 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust flexi joint worn

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

Nearside Front Slight play in steering arm

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipes and ferrules corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 60,310 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Both inner sills corroded

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust flexi joint worn

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

Nearside Front Slight play in steering arm

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipes and ferrules corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,514 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust flexi joint damaged

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

Inner sills corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

surface rust on rear inner sills

Fail 14 Apr 2016 55,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both aims (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components and age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

exhaust corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

slightr play in ns steering arm

steering feel s tight when turning right close to limits

stone chips and scratches to windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

battery loose

front brake discs pitted

heavy dampness o/s/r shock absorber

rear inner sills corroded

slight movement in n/s/r suspension arm outer bush

slight movement in n/s/r upper baljoint

steering slightly tight when turning right close to limit

Fail 10 Apr 2015 53,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

battery loose

front brake discs pitted

heavy dampness o/s/r shock absorber

rear inner sills corroded

slight movement in n/s/r suspension arm outer bush

slight movement in n/s/r upper baljoint

steering slightly tight when turning right close to limit

Pass 12 Apr 2014 51,388 miles

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

corrosion to rear subframe

n/s rear tyre heavy age cracking (9yrs old)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,330 miles

N/S REar tyre starting to perish

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 49,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

N/S REar tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,668 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)

Scratches on windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,258 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,154 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,037 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 42,023 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 38,913 miles

srs lamp on

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,608 miles

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

o/s/f dim beam image slight defused ok for mot.

Fail 25 Oct 2007 35,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f dim beam image slight defused ok for mot.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 32,721 miles

O/S/F shock asborber signs of slight oil weeping ok for mot

Fail 27 Oct 2006 32,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

o/s/f shock asborber slight signs of fluid weep ,srs lamp on

Pass 27 Oct 2005 29,735 miles

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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T580 KAH is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T580 KAH, 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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T580 KAH is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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