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T74 MFL

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,686 mi
Last recorded62,686 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 MFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,686 miles

Nearside Front headlight deteriorating

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

corrosion to all suspension components

suspension hard

Fail 21 May 2018 62,676 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected both battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dim no patern (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to all suspension components

suspension level low + hard

Pass 26 Feb 2016 61,366 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 61,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 59,695 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 59,695 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 57,503 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,773 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake discs poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,674 miles

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

all break disc's slight pitting

centre coolant pipe corrided

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

rear exhaust muffa tip missing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,343 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2010 48,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,254 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 46,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,766 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,505 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,716 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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T74 MFL is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red 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 T74 MFL, 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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T74 MFL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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