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T738 DLO

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,616 mi
Last recorded88,616 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT738 DLO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 88,616 miles

nearside wiper blade needs securing

Fail 8 May 2013 88,611 miles

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside wiper blade needs securing

Pass 14 May 2012 84,852 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 84,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 80,365 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 80,365 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 75,393 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 75,393 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 May 2009 70,182 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2008 65,928 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 29 Apr 2008 65,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 60,828 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 57,448 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 57,448 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 DLO is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue 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 T738 DLO, 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 T738 DLO registered?

T738 DLO is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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