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T715 KFJ

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,560 mi
Last recorded74,560 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT715 KFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 74,560 miles

All rear metal suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 72,995 miles

Rattle from inside exhaust

Fail 2 Jun 2025 72,944 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rattle from inside exhaust

Pass 21 May 2024 72,495 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 72,493 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed And devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front dip beam images are poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rattle from inside catalytic converter

Pass 11 May 2023 69,516 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rattle from inside catalytic converter

Pass 25 May 2022 66,961 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 66,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 61,533 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2021 61,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 58,679 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 58,676 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 55,455 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,410 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,370 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 51,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 50,103 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear coolant pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,738 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 48,720 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

paint lifted around brake m/clyinder no leaks under pressure.

Pass 4 May 2007 44,281 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 41,556 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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T715 KFJ is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T715 KFJ, 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 T715 KFJ registered?

T715 KFJ is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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