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T676 LEP

1999 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,249 mi
Last recorded103,249 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT676 LEP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 103,249 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 100,812 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 100,785 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 97,485 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

clutch slave cyl leaking

front and rear subframes have slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre perishing on outer side wall

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2012 97,485 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

clutch slave cyl leaking

front and rear subframes have slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre perishing on outer side wall

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,119 miles

AIR-BAG light on.

Both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 91,119 miles

AIR-BAG light on.

Both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 83,055 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 83,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 79,336 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 79,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 72,076 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 72,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,456 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 62,456 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,856 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 50,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 44,754 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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T676 LEP is a 1999 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T676 LEP, 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 T676 LEP registered?

T676 LEP is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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