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T697 JVS

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,803 mi
Last recorded65,803 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT697 JVS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 65,803 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 65,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 64,841 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 64,841 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 64,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 62,647 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear slight under body corrosion

brake pipes waxed

front and rear sub frames waxed

Pass 23 May 2017 61,621 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and splitting but cords not exposed at time

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 59,951 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 59,946 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 56,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

catalytic converter internal structure loose/rattles

exhaust silencer deteriated

offside headlamp lens misted causing poor beam patern

Pass 23 Mar 2013 55,819 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 54,470 miles

catalytic converter internal structure loose/rattling

offside headlamp has poor beam patern

rear silencer outer skin deteriated

slight play in nearside rear lower arm/tie rod bush

slight play in offside rear lower arm/tie rod bush

Pass 2 Apr 2011 53,710 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 52,308 miles

catalytic converter internal structure rattles

front subframe starting to rust

rear silencer deteriating

Fail 20 Mar 2010 52,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

catalytic converter internal structure rattles

front subframe starting to rust

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,765 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,415 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 45,376 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 22 Jan 2007 41,828 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 41,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 39,511 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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T697 JVS is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T697 JVS, 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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T697 JVS is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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