1999 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · T208 DLX
1999 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/06/1999. Recorded mileage 80,967 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG MGF
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1796cc
T208 DLX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2022
- 80,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
T208 DLX Mileage History
- 08/09/200648,147 mi
- 05/09/200748,993 mi+846 mi
- 29/10/200850,786 mi+1,793 mi
- 16/11/200957,126 mi+6,340 mi
- 26/11/200957,128 mi+2 mi
- 16/11/201060,757 mi+3,629 mi
- 02/12/201060,930 mi+173 mi
- 08/12/201163,011 mi+2,081 mi
- 14/12/201163,036 mi+25 mi
- 14/12/201163,038 mi+2 mi
- 07/06/201367,595 mi+4,557 mi
- 13/06/201469,298 mi+1,703 mi
- 02/07/201570,215 mi+917 mi
- 29/08/201872,298 mi+2,083 mi
- 02/10/201872,331 mi+33 mi
- 27/11/201976,097 mi+3,766 mi
- 30/11/202077,770 mi+1,673 mi
- 30/11/202178,713 mi+943 mi
- 29/11/202280,967 mi+2,254 mi
Average of roughly 2,023 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
T208 DLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mg Mgf (T208 DLX) between September 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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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