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T770 OKJ

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,403 mi
Last recorded72,403 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT770 OKJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,403 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,355 miles

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

Offside Front 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 11 Apr 2017 68,537 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE PERISHING TO OUTER SIDEWALLS...

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and rear nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust badly corroded - not leaking at this time

PAS slightly biased to nearside

Fail 9 Apr 2016 64,412 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front and n/s rear extremely corroded (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and rear nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust badly corroded - not leaking at this time

PAS slightly biased to nearside

Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,800 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system is deteriorated

power steering slightly pulling to the left

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 9 Jun 2015 63,799 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system is deteriorated

power steering slightly pulling to the left

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 Jun 2014 62,933 miles

Coolant leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 62,932 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 62,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

gear selector cable has a damaged gaiter

nearside rear upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,158 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

gear selector cable has a damaged gaiter

nearside rear upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,680 miles

nearside front shock absorber slightly stiff in operation

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,392 miles

front brake disks, inner surface in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2011 58,392 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake disks, inner surface in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,746 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 55,729 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside wiperblade only just clears screen to mot standad

Fail 1 Apr 2009 50,465 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside wiperblade only just clears screen to mot standad

Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,488 miles

rear tyres getting close to wear markers in centre of tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,092 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 43,092 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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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T770 OKJ is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T770 OKJ, 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 T770 OKJ registered?

T770 OKJ is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 March 1999.

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