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T585 FFC

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,581 mi
Last recorded52,581 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT585 FFC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,581 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some parts of the exhaust are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2015 50,353 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,640 miles

Both rear tyres are showing signs of perishing on the sidewalls

The cambelt was last replaced 10 years ago and the replacement interval is 60000 miles OR 4 years

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,893 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 46,893 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,595 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD , NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION JOINTS WORN , LOWER EFFORT ON REAR BRAKES , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 11 Apr 2012 45,595 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD , NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION JOINTS WORN , LOWER EFFORT ON REAR BRAKES , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,308 miles

slight play in steering column

Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,650 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,925 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,373 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,494 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 30,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 30,770 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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T585 FFC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T585 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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What year was T585 FFC registered?

T585 FFC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T585 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T585 FFC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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