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T696 BKN

1999 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,141 mi
Last recorded109,141 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT696 BKN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 109,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 107,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,598 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 102,935 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 102,897 miles

Front Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 97,811 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

anti slip slightly worn

Fail 18 Oct 2018 97,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

anti slip slightly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2017 94,733 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

anti slip slightly worn

Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,149 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

anti slip slightly worn

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2016 92,149 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

anti slip slightly worn

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2015 87,905 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 84,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

near side / off side front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,697 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 62,531 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 58,568 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 52,014 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 45,877 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 45,877 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)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T696 BKN is a 1999 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T696 BKN, 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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T696 BKN is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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