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T711 DCY

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,100 mi
Last recorded104,100 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT711 DCY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 104,100 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 104,021 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 103,984 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 103,984 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 103,872 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 103,872 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 102,972 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 102,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 102,672 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 101,774 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 100,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 100,226 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 97,812 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 91,039 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

front suspension wishbones welded

headlamps deteriorated

oil light on dimly

Fail 16 Feb 2011 91,034 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

front suspension wishbones welded

headlamps deteriorated

oil light on dimly

Pass 11 Feb 2010 88,103 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 88,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 86,662 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air bag light on

fan belt frayed

front wishbones repaired by welding

water leak emisions not tested

Fail 25 Feb 2009 86,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air bag light on

fan belt frayed

front wishbones repaired by welding

water leak emisions not tested

Pass 25 Feb 2008 81,766 miles

185/55/.15 X2 FRONTS

205/55/15 X2 REARS

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

NSF OUTER SILL IMPACT DAMAGE

OSR M/B/PIPE S/CORR FROM T-PIECE TO FLEXY

Fail 23 Feb 2008 81,766 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

185/55/.15 X2 FRONTS

205/55/15 X2 REARS

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

NSF OUTER SILL IMPACT DAMAGE

OSR M/B/PIPE S/CORR FROM T-PIECE TO FLEXY

Pass 1 Feb 2007 70,221 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 70,221 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside outer sill has accident damage

offside and nearside front brake discs worn and in poor condition

offside and nearside rear brake discs in poor condition

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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T711 DCY 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 T711 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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T711 DCY is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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