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T717 LNF

1999 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,189 mi
Last recorded90,189 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT717 LNF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 90,189 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 90,759 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 90,098 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 90,098 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 83,181 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 83,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,228 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 72,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,114 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 62,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 62,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 59,369 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 22 Jan 2008 59,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 56,445 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 52,678 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 52,111 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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T717 LNF is a 1999 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T717 LNF, 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 T717 LNF registered?

T717 LNF is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 July 1999.

Is T717 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T717 LNF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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