1999 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · T118 BFE
1999 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 58,220 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG MGF
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T118 BFE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2024
- 58,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for MG MGF
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
T118 BFE Mileage History
- 18/08/202257,494 mi
- 18/08/202257,494 mi
- 03/05/202458,220 mi+726 mi
- 03/05/202458,220 mi
Average of roughly 425 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
T118 BFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mg Mgf (T118 BFE) between August 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
Common Problems: MG MGF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/Depressurisation(Moderate)
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
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- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/DepressurisationModerate
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket FailureSerious
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
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