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T711 PTG

1999 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,733 mi
Last recorded66,733 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT711 PTG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2025 66,733 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed Overheated. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 66,603 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 66,384 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 66,279 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,175 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 66,174 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,713 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 65,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,236 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2014 65,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,767 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 60,849 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 59,630 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 59,630 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,448 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 51,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,308 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 43,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 36,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,837 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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T711 PTG is a 1999 MG Mgf in Black 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 T711 PTG, 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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What year was T711 PTG registered?

T711 PTG is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 August 1999.

Is T711 PTG safe to buy?

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