MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine management light on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside 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)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine management light on
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
clutch pedal anti slip missing
engine coolant light on
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
clutch pedal anti slip missing
engine coolant light on
Rear brake discs corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear brake discs corroded
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T701 DCY is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 T701 DCY, 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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T701 DCY is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 July 1999.
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