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T738 AKP

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,215 mi
Last recorded113,215 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT738 AKP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 113,215 miles

Nearside front wheelbearing noisy

Fail 1 Oct 2013 113,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front wheelbearing noisy

Pass 4 Jul 2012 112,090 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 112,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 109,704 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 109,386 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

head lights are getting a bit dimmer

Pass 2 Jul 2010 102,574 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 102,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 97,929 miles

slight play in n/s track rod end , rear brake disc inner faces corroded , handbrake performance just within passable limits

Pass 7 Jul 2008 96,380 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 96,374 miles

Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 87,487 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 87,482 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

water leak

Pass 1 Mar 2006 80,421 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 70,239 miles

front tyres have very heavy wear on inside edges

n/s track rod end gater split

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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T738 AKP is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T738 AKP, 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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T738 AKP is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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