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T68 MFL

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,126 mi
Last recorded125,126 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT68 MFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 125,126 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Clutch Pipe Corroded

Covers Fitted

Fluid Suspension Has Very Little Movement

Front & Rear Sub Frames corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Service Brake 50 % Could be Improved

Pass 28 Jul 2015 122,659 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded and weak

Pass 10 May 2013 119,511 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer and catalytic converter deteriorated (catalytic converter rattling)

Fail 9 May 2013 119,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer and catalytic converter deteriorated (catalytic converter rattling)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 114,314 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 110,667 miles

ADVISE - FRONT SHOCK BUSHES WORN

ADVISE - SUSPENSION LOW

Pass 20 Mar 2010 100,790 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Fail 19 Mar 2010 100,790 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

ADVISE REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 18 Mar 2009 90,032 miles

front brakes getting thin

front tyres wearing on edges

rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,027 miles

Advise unable to check front and rear suspension joints as suspension too low

Fail 28 Mar 2008 79,027 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Advise unable to check front and rear suspension joints as suspension too low

Advise washers not hitting screen well

Pass 16 Mar 2007 66,975 miles

rear shock bottom bushes worn

rear tie rod rear bushes worn

supply pipe to o/s/r flexy corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2006 54,865 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 54,865 miles

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)

brake fluid level slightly low

supply pipe to o/s/r flexy slightly corroded

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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T68 MFL is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T68 MFL, 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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T68 MFL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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