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T696 VUG

1999 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,274 mi
Last recorded82,274 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT696 VUG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 82,274 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 May 2026 82,273 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill/closing panel/outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner /outersill/closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 81,433 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Travel on handbrake

Fail 14 May 2025 81,433 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Jan 2023 80,682 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 79,373 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 78,359 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 78,355 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis, suspension components. sub frame/axle, brake and fuel lines badly covered with under-seal making it difficult to inspect

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,801 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 76,801 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,017 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 74,008 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,910 miles

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

While in the jacked position, Nearside Front wheel fouls lower suspension arm in full left hand lock.

Fail 22 Mar 2017 70,746 miles

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

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

While in the jacked position, Nearside Front wheel fouls lower suspension arm in full left hand lock.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,761 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hi level stop lamp inop

Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,700 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,371 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,150 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,648 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,281 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,027 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,097 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,583 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 41,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,624 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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T696 VUG is a 1999 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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