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T712 DCW

1999 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,568 mi
Last recorded51,568 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT712 DCW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 51,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both side repeaters loose

n/s rear panel damaged

o/s mirror cracked, just ok

rear indicators faded

rear plastic window torn

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight corrosion on the o/s rear rigid brake pipe into flexi

slight resistance felt when rotating the o/s front wheel

under side of vehicle slight surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2017 51,567 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both side repeaters loose

n/s rear panel damaged

o/s mirror cracked, just ok

rear indicators faded

rear plastic window torn

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight corrosion on the o/s rear rigid brake pipe into flexi

slight resistance felt when rotating the o/s front wheel

under side of vehicle slight surface corrosion

Pass 27 May 2016 51,558 miles

both rear sills damaged

both side repeaters insecure

corrosion under side of vehicle

o/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 24 May 2016 51,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres cracking (4.1.D.1a)

both rear sills damaged

both side repeaters insecure

corrosion under side of vehicle

o/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2014 50,552 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both indicator side repeaters insecure

both rear tyres slightly cracking

both windscreen washer jets just ok

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

o/s headlight dim just ok for mot test

surface corrosion on rigid brake pipes

Fail 23 Dec 2014 50,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both indicator side repeaters insecure

both rear tyres slightly cracking

both windscreen washer jets just ok

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

o/s headlight dim just ok for mot test

surface corrosion on rigid brake pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,251 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,011 miles

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

os front tyre worn on inner edge.under floor coolant pipes corroded.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 50,011 miles

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

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

os front tyre worn on inner edge.under floor coolant pipes corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 49,081 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 49,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 41,841 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 41,831 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 32,240 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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T712 DCW is a 1999 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T712 DCW, 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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T712 DCW is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 August 1999.

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