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T81 DRP

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

84,680 mi
Last recorded84,680 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT81 DRP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 84,680 miles

general corrosion underbody

Fail 25 Nov 2025 84,675 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 14 Nov 2024 83,703 miles

front and rear subfames corroded

general corrosion on inner and outer sills

Pass 16 Nov 2023 82,756 miles

general corrosion underbody

Fail 16 Nov 2023 82,756 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 15 Oct 2022 81,505 miles

Reverse lamps inoperative

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Rear heatshield is loose

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 81,505 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Tracking arm lock nut loose allowing excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fan running constantly

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield is loose

Reverse lamps inoperative

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2022 81,503 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Front mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fan running constantly

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe is corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has slight deterioration

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight deterioration

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe is corroded

Rear heatshield is loose

Reverse lamps inoperative

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 81,500 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Front mounting point (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Warning lamp illuminated (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fan running constantly

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Reverse lamps inoperative

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 81,500 miles

Emissions not tested Overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Warning lamp illuminated (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamps inoperative

Underside corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 80,069 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pipe corroded

front and rear chassis corroded

front and rear subframes corroded (have been welded)

Fail 21 Jun 2021 80,062 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pipe corroded

front and rear chassis corroded

front and rear subframes corroded (have been welded)

Pass 9 Jul 2020 77,679 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jul 2020 77,674 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2020 77,632 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,518 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 77,513 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,281 miles

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

park brake below service standard

Fail 15 Mar 2018 76,281 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 74,670 miles

Front front shock absorbers weak

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread--advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general wear in all suspension components

parking brake achieved 19%

Fail 20 Mar 2017 74,670 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop both sides (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall----205--45---16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop both sides (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread--advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

parking brake achieved 19%

Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs slightly pitted-- slight judder on ns

both front tyre starting to tear inner sidewall--no cord showing at time of test

washers weak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,770 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 66,098 miles

advise condition of nearside rear outer sill panel

coolant pipes slightl;y corroded

drive belt slightly deteriorated

offside front wheel hub, very slight noise on roatation

offside rear tyre, very slight cut outer sidewall

vehicle, extremely difficult to pass exhaust emissions, suspect may be still have problem

Fail 29 Aug 2013 66,044 miles

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

advise condition of nearside rear outer sill panel

coolant pipes slightl;y corroded

drive belt slightly deteriorated

offside front wheel hub, very slight noise on roatation

offside rear tyre, very slight cut outer sidewall

Fail 29 Aug 2012 64,708 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolant pipes slightly corroded, recommend wax oil

drive belt slight deterioration

nearside rear outer sill panel, slight damage

offside rear tyre, outer sidewall slight cut

vehicle struggled to pass exhaust emissions test, recommend further check

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,708 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolant pipes slightly corroded, recommend wax oil

drive belt slight deterioration

nearside rear outer sill panel, slight damage

offside rear tyre, outer sidewall slight cut

vehicle struggled to pass exhaust emissions test, recommend further check

Pass 6 Sep 2011 62,123 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 62,123 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 59,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,535 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,765 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 53,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 43,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 35,334 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,635 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 28,585 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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T81 DRP is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 T81 DRP, 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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T81 DRP is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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