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T789 LPV

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,232 mi
Last recorded87,232 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 LPV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,232 miles

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

both subframes poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2012 87,232 miles

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

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

both subframes poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2011 83,162 miles

coolant leak from nearside front to rear pipe

front and rear suspension sub-frames corroded

rattle from exhaust catalyst

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,738 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 77,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 72,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 64,812 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 64,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 56,146 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2006 46,321 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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T789 LPV is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T789 LPV, 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

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What year was T789 LPV registered?

T789 LPV is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 July 1999.

Is T789 LPV safe to buy?

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