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T738 SGE

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,235 mi
Last recorded110,235 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 110,235 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 110,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 97,966 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated and exhaust cat broken up inside ( rattles )

Extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,330 miles

Front to rear brake pipes lightly coated in oil

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.83mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.17mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight brake bind Nearside front

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2017 86,330 miles

Front to rear brake pipes lightly coated in oil

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.83mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.17mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight brake bind Nearside front

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2017 86,284 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle suspension arm (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

convertible roof rear window coming detatched

nsf and osf windows not working

oil leak

rattle from exhaust

Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,887 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2016 75,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

underside corrosion

Fail 19 May 2016 75,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 75,297 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 May 2015 75,297 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Passenger side front wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated.

Pass 28 May 2014 74,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2014 74,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 72,737 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,097 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 72,097 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,369 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 71,369 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 70,575 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 69,743 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 69,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 69,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 68,794 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 67,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Battery insecure

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

clutch fluid pipe corroding

Fail 14 Aug 2006 62,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 61,996 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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T738 SGE is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SGE, 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 SGE is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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