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T740 RNJ

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,528 mi
Last recorded62,528 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT740 RNJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2013 62,528 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level centre stop light not working

nearside rear tyre cut not deep enough to reach the cords

offside front tyre cut not deep enough to reach the cords

slight play both rear compliance bushes

Pass 15 May 2013 62,528 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level centre stop light not working

nearside rear tyre cut not deep enough to reach the cords

offside front tyre cut not deep enough to reach the cords

slight play both rear compliance bushes

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,980 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSF Headlamp Beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight coolant leak underneath vehicle.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,970 miles

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

both the offside rear and mearside front suspension shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

evidence of slight play in both the nearside front suspension and steering

minor corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

nearside rear suspension shock absorber lower rubber bush is starting to detach from the shock absorber

offside headlight although it displays a pattern it is not as good as the nearside one

Pass 18 May 2010 55,772 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 52,809 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear middle reflector/brake light inop

Slight play n/s/f steering arm

Fail 5 May 2009 52,809 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear middle reflector/brake light inop

Slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 12 May 2008 50,214 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,435 miles

as issued on previous mot

Fail 25 Apr 2007 47,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

osf tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2006 44,808 miles

n/s/r shock absorber lower bush worn

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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T740 RNJ is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 T740 RNJ, 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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T740 RNJ is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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