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T657 MJN

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,909 mi
Last recorded46,909 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT657 MJN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 46,909 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 46,680 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 46,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 46,206 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 45,915 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 45,904 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 45,899 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,636 miles

Suspension unit low closes to stops

Pass 24 Jul 2019 45,569 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,354 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 45,354 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,112 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,962 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 44,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 44,637 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,242 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 44,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 43,388 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,388 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,956 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 42,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,265 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,877 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 40,959 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres cracked but not exposing cord/ply

Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,501 miles

all 4 tyres have large cracks in tread (borderline pass)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 40,501 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

all 4 tyres have large cracks in tread (borderline pass)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,046 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,998 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 36,998 miles

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

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

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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T657 MJN is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T657 MJN, 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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T657 MJN is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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