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T697 RDL

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,091 mi
Last recorded81,091 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT697 RDL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 81,091 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 72,728 miles

n/s front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2019 72,728 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Fail 3 Oct 2018 72,695 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 69,357 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

corrosion in subframes and brake pipes

Pass 21 Jul 2016 69,232 miles

General corrosion to underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,022 miles

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

n/s and o/s front chassis corroding

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,570 miles

Advise rear anti roll bar rubbing on metal plate

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 67,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Advise rear anti roll bar rubbing on metal plate

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 62,612 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,572 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 57,558 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 57,483 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated but not blowing

Pass 9 Apr 2011 56,229 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated but not blowing

nail found in the offside rear tyre

nearside rear driveshaft seal leaking slightly

offside rear lower body sill slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,280 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated but not blowing as yet

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

small oil leak from possible oil pressure switch

Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,382 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Apr 2008 40,382 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,840 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged and cracked

front exhaust flexie pipe joint detetiorating

Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,060 miles

handbrake operation stiff

osr handbrake efficiency low

Fail 21 Apr 2006 33,060 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

handbrake lever operation stiff

osr handbrake effort low

Fail 11 Apr 2006 33,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

both f & r number plates cracked

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f brake lightly binding

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 RDL is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 T697 RDL, 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 RDL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 April 1999.

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