CarVerify

Free Car Check

T774 UGP

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,259 mi
Last recorded82,259 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT774 UGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,259 miles

Coolant leak

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

front tyres worn on edges,offside front just passed test

offside headlamp aim just passed test

Fail 7 Aug 2013 82,259 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

front tyres worn on edges,offside front just passed test

offside headlamp aim just passed test

Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,065 miles

all brake discs rusty due to lack of use

front tyres worn on inner edge

offside headlamp aim just passed test

Fail 26 Jul 2012 81,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

all brake discs rusty due to lack of use

front tyres worn on inner edge

offside headlamp aim just passed test

Pass 30 Jun 2011 79,731 miles

both sub frames starting to rust

brake discs starting to wear

offside headlamp aim only just passed test

Fail 27 Jun 2011 79,731 miles

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

both sub frames starting to rust

brake discs starting to wear

offside headlamp aim only just passed test

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,961 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs rusty

wear in both rear suspension

Fail 16 Jun 2010 78,961 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)

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

all brake discs rusty

wear in both rear suspension

Fail 25 Jun 2009 78,584 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 78,584 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 72,642 miles

Both headlamps have a poor beam pattern.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,374 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 56,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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
Full MG Mgf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T774 UGP is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 T774 UGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T774 UGP?

You can check the full history of T774 UGP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T774 UGP registered?

T774 UGP is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T774 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T774 UGP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T774 UGP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T774 UGP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.